| 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 | $239.98 | 5.213% | $252.4902 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.88 | 5.608% | $220.594 | $220.59 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.72 | 7.652% | $16.9229 | $16.92 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.70 | 12.659% | $221.6003 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.74 | 4.324% | $12.2476 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.78 | 3.222% | $38.9973 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.58 | 7.478% | $150.0178 | $150.02 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.38 | $912.8701 | $912.87 | $912.85 | $912.80 | |