| 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 | $239.97 | 5.126% | $252.2709 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.77 | 5.364% | $6.0795 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.58 | 12.789% | $85.2459 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.45 | 8.226% | $203.9519 | $203.95 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.51 | 6.255% | $111.0471 | $111.05 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.59 | 3.531% | $151.7661 | $151.77 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.68 | 6.825% | $194.0797 | $194.08 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.55 | $1,004.4411 | $1,004.45 | $1,004.45 | $1,004.50 | |