| 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 | $232.29 | 5.138% | $244.2251 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.73 | 3.507% | $159.1213 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.58 | 6.111% | $249.9763 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.38 | 5.130% | $29.8359 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.68 | 12.237% | $51.2699 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.83 | 5.642% | $197.3709 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.35 | 5.600% | $48.9456 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.84 | $980.7450 | $980.76 | $980.75 | $980.70 | |