| 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 | $238.78 | 5.563% | $252.0633 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.76 | 5.201% | $52.348 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.43 | 6.772% | $224.6803 | $224.68 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.30 | 3.571% | $92.4889 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.40 | 7.608% | $171.5272 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.63 | 9.828% | $260.9843 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.90 | 13.769% | $61.3215 | $61.32 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.20 | $1,115.4135 | $1,115.41 | $1,115.45 | $1,115.40 | |