| 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 | $240.56 | 5.210% | $253.0932 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.27 | 4.620% | $50.5001 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.91 | 12.377% | $261.7373 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.51 | 10.490% | $43.6546 | $43.65 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.91 | 7.536% | $242.9346 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.34 | 7.248% | $66.8584 | $66.86 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.99 | 12.349% | $22.4586 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.49 | $941.2368 | $941.23 | $941.25 | $941.30 | |