| 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 | $240.65 | 4.847% | $252.3143 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.74 | 11.752% | $142.752 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.37 | 9.290% | $56.1423 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.77 | 8.188% | $43.0264 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.75 | 8.723% | $6.2516 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.64 | 7.331% | $144.5105 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.59 | 6.313% | $245.1471 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.51 | $890.1442 | $890.14 | $890.15 | $890.10 | |