| 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 | $239.71 | 5.315% | $252.4506 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.28 | 11.592% | $135.3388 | $135.34 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.73 | 7.583% | $35.2119 | $35.21 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.26 | 3.423% | $53.0146 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.56 | 9.794% | $82.9603 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.65 | 7.424% | $208.0266 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.47 | 6.440% | $84.5879 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.66 | $851.5907 | $851.59 | $851.60 | $851.60 | |