| 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 | $237.28 | 6.554% | $252.8313 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.42 | 11.196% | $60.5129 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.98 | 4.244% | $38.5494 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.61 | 13.275% | $143.4175 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.74 | 9.473% | $250.4085 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.57 | 3.322% | $99.7781 | $99.78 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.45 | 3.677% | $140.4305 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.05 | $985.9282 | $985.93 | $985.95 | $985.80 | |