| 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 | $239.91 | 5.219% | $252.4309 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.28 | 12.746% | $63.4534 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.95 | 13.705% | $175.0488 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.93 | 3.505% | $53.7501 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.87 | 8.462% | $227.6292 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.45 | 7.534% | $19.84 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.65 | 4.469% | $144.8463 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.04 | $936.9987 | $937.00 | $937.05 | $936.90 | |