| 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 | $226.39 | 11.525% | $252.4814 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.99 | 6.753% | $55.5009 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.40 | 5.104% | $22.4923 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.59 | 12.825% | $210.5202 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.67 | 8.116% | $61.2693 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.53 | 4.366% | $146.6655 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.50 | 13.265% | $279.1982 | $279.20 | $279.20 | $279.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.07 | $1,028.1278 | $1,028.13 | $1,028.10 | $1,028.20 | |