| 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 | $239.57 | 5.385% | $252.4708 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.86 | 4.177% | $148.8273 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.59 | 12.719% | $106.6209 | $106.62 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.59 | 5.501% | $167.314 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.71 | 9.216% | $267.2625 | $267.26 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.45 | 12.403% | $55.5833 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.97 | 9.102% | $217.0802 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.74 | $1,215.1590 | $1,215.15 | $1,215.15 | $1,215.20 | |