| 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 | $239.65 | 5.270% | $252.2796 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.85 | 6.702% | $109.743 | $109.74 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.35 | 8.338% | $11.213 | $11.21 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.61 | 10.234% | $252.0059 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.62 | 5.144% | $24.835 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.95 | 8.623% | $260.6409 | $260.64 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.39 | 13.707% | $147.1255 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.42 | $1,057.8429 | $1,057.85 | $1,057.90 | $1,057.70 | |