| 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 | $236.58 | 5.392% | $249.3364 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.70 | 4.828% | $131.7688 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.58 | 13.402% | $196.8432 | $196.84 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.80 | 12.489% | $132.512 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.45 | 10.553% | $24.8191 | $24.82 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.54 | 4.417% | $9.9614 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.50 | 4.212% | $122.4491 | $122.45 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.15 | $867.6900 | $867.69 | $867.65 | $867.60 | |