| 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 | $250.79 | 4.543% | $262.1834 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.94 | 4.122% | $141.5434 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.84 | 12.840% | $149.8967 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.76 | 13.664% | $6.547 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.70 | 12.125% | $101.6974 | $101.70 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.85 | 5.769% | $6.1875 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.88 | 10.836% | $235.9477 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.76 | $904.0031 | $904.01 | $904.05 | $903.90 | |