| 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 | $239.41 | 5.449% | $252.4555 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.85 | 4.402% | $255.6283 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.61 | 7.291% | $244.205 | $244.21 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.63 | 3.240% | $37.8168 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.62 | 5.860% | $84.2857 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.61 | 12.111% | $249.5703 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.28 | 5.240% | $107.6395 | $107.64 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.01 | $1,231.6011 | $1,231.62 | $1,231.60 | $1,231.60 | |