| 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 | $239.59 | 5.277% | $252.2332 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.79 | 11.457% | $80.015 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.79 | 8.399% | $264.2659 | $264.27 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.89 | 13.475% | $97.4637 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.33 | 9.294% | $58.2865 | $58.29 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.41 | 11.807% | $114.5015 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.46 | 12.710% | $129.0079 | $129.01 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.26 | $995.7737 | $995.78 | $995.75 | $995.80 | |