| 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 | $239.74 | 5.217% | $252.2472 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.75 | 4.536% | $88.5943 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.99 | 7.832% | $17.2423 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.27 | 4.263% | $253.6406 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.57 | 13.575% | $268.6844 | $268.68 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.31 | 3.456% | $150.3319 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.93 | 9.371% | $18.5165 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.56 | $1,049.2572 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.30 | $1,049.10 | |