| 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 | $239.72 | 5.300% | $252.4252 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.89 | 11.277% | $137.8611 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.47 | 7.675% | $88.7996 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.41 | 6.120% | $168.1047 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.32 | 3.164% | $161.266 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.30 | 8.662% | $20.9718 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.58 | 8.147% | $128.2407 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.69 | $957.6691 | $957.67 | $957.65 | $957.70 | |