| 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 | $238.76 | 5.764% | $252.5221 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.27 | 8.569% | $256.516 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.38 | 13.679% | $270.988 | $270.99 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.48 | 7.606% | $114.5789 | $114.58 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.50 | 5.772% | $172.9372 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.44 | 12.155% | $18.4383 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.84 | 13.687% | $232.8765 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.67 | $1,318.8570 | $1,318.87 | $1,318.90 | $1,318.80 | |