| 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 | $238.65 | 5.632% | $252.0908 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.73 | 4.665% | $250.9134 | $250.91 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.77 | 11.754% | $157.3161 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.56 | 6.547% | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.79 | 7.230% | $236.7531 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.39 | 12.404% | $34.1596 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.98 | 9.688% | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.87 | $983.2330 | $983.23 | $983.20 | $983.40 | |