| 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 | $238.33 | 5.281% | $250.9162 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.77 | 12.257% | $177.1079 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.82 | 7.832% | $119.4994 | $119.50 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.55 | 10.776% | $55.9973 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.89 | 7.298% | $203.7482 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.81 | 3.306% | $55.589 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.53 | 4.199% | $96.4153 | $96.42 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.70 | $959.2733 | $959.29 | $959.25 | $959.20 | |