| 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 | $239.99 | 5.125% | $252.2895 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.69 | 13.374% | $249.0713 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.43 | 11.300% | $250.9036 | $250.90 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.44 | 13.870% | $92.7357 | $92.74 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.76 | 7.757% | $205.5573 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.87 | 8.365% | $257.7678 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.39 | 10.662% | $142.0789 | $142.08 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,323.57 | $1,450.4041 | $1,450.41 | $1,450.40 | $1,450.50 | |