| 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 | $239.82 | 5.151% | $252.1731 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.45 | 10.657% | $155.4178 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.97 | 10.761% | $273.5464 | $273.55 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.74 | 11.144% | $65.286 | $65.29 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.45 | 6.373% | $91.9595 | $91.96 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.34 | 12.565% | $54.4139 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.51 | 8.636% | $5.9858 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.28 | $898.7825 | $898.79 | $898.75 | $898.80 | |