| 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 | $238.88 | 5.808% | $252.7542 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.71 | 6.598% | $159.5879 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.31 | 13.484% | $158.0946 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.27 | 12.634% | $50.9894 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.43 | 9.222% | $194.8848 | $194.88 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.54 | 13.713% | $17.671 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.58 | 9.357% | $44.3771 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.72 | $878.3590 | $878.35 | $878.40 | $878.50 | |