| 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 | $239.99 | 5.184% | $252.4311 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.37 | 3.167% | $190.209 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.33 | 4.217% | $94.1392 | $94.14 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.31 | 10.555% | $119.7421 | $119.74 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.61 | 6.584% | $39.0204 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.79 | 8.316% | $176.3276 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.79 | 11.592% | $20.9681 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.19 | $892.8375 | $892.84 | $892.85 | $892.70 | |