| 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 | $239.89 | 5.268% | $252.5274 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.32 | 12.587% | $35.2622 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.25 | 9.497% | $50.6424 | $50.64 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.97 | 12.562% | $246.477 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.69 | 5.192% | $21.7642 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.73 | 4.538% | $41.5329 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.95 | 8.530% | $234.3705 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.80 | $882.5766 | $882.57 | $882.60 | $882.60 | |