| 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 | $240.51 | 5.175% | $252.9564 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.52 | 6.402% | $115.4675 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.49 | 7.807% | $132.0528 | $132.05 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.26 | 13.450% | $7.102 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.88 | 9.755% | $47.0629 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.35 | 12.527% | $127.5494 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.65 | 5.389% | $139.7985 | $139.80 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.66 | $821.9895 | $821.99 | $821.95 | $822.10 | |