| 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 | $238.57 | 5.827% | $252.4715 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.25 | 9.678% | $24.4034 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.99 | 5.174% | $218.7514 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.83 | 11.833% | $80.3296 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.84 | 11.606% | $161.6501 | $161.65 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.35 | 3.786% | $149.8151 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.26 | 13.295% | $26.3524 | $26.35 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.09 | $913.7735 | $913.77 | $913.75 | $913.90 | |