| 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 | $238.67 | 5.480% | $251.7491 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.74 | 6.761% | $153.4583 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.87 | 6.701% | $58.5468 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.34 | 10.794% | $128.8977 | $128.90 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.65 | 4.261% | $9.0186 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.99 | 12.589% | $158.7392 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.58 | 3.209% | $29.4971 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.84 | $789.9068 | $789.92 | $789.90 | $789.80 | |