| 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 | $238.99 | 5.125% | $251.2382 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.29 | 8.524% | $215.1922 | $215.19 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.92 | 10.659% | $54.1344 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.64 | 7.343% | $102.6628 | $102.66 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.59 | 4.640% | $86.4222 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.57 | 12.268% | $46.6698 | $46.67 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.45 | 13.188% | $189.5333 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.45 | $945.8529 | $945.84 | $945.85 | $945.80 | |