| 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 | $238.81 | 5.645% | $252.2908 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.39 | 13.128% | $242.5351 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.56 | 5.527% | $22.7516 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.40 | 9.164% | $215.4897 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.50 | 5.536% | $23.7456 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.72 | 10.376% | $28.3887 | $28.39 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.58 | 7.337% | $192.7558 | $192.76 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.96 | $977.9573 | $977.97 | $978.00 | $978.00 | |