| 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 | $238.53 | 5.462% | $251.5585 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.75 | 4.822% | $202.0444 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.53 | 10.640% | $165.44 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.37 | 8.238% | $7.9771 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.62 | 13.691% | $212.1701 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.69 | 8.785% | $25.7712 | $25.77 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.61 | 13.839% | $265.9393 | $265.94 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.10 | $1,130.9006 | $1,130.90 | $1,130.90 | $1,130.90 | |