| 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 | $238.77 | 5.652% | $252.2653 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.73 | 11.489% | $238.2854 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.90 | 4.503% | $8.2557 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.45 | 8.409% | $142.5036 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.84 | 9.570% | $25.0258 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.37 | 6.851% | $61.3004 | $61.30 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.39 | 8.412% | $49.2082 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.45 | $776.8444 | $776.86 | $776.85 | $776.90 | |