| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $238.80 | 5.728% | $252.4785 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.66 | 8.225% | $208.5063 | $208.51 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.57 | 10.488% | $64.7128 | $64.71 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.85 | 11.280% | $104.4363 | $104.44 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.78 | 7.108% | $12.6173 | $12.62 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.94 | 11.715% | $70.3134 | $70.31 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.38 | 5.143% | $146.5483 | $146.55 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.98 | $859.6129 | $859.62 | $859.60 | $859.50 | |