| 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 | $239.44 | 5.450% | $252.4895 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.99 | 4.720% | $235.6095 | $235.61 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.49 | 7.808% | $264.6579 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.27 | 5.309% | $49.7796 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.39 | 9.825% | $188.2291 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.90 | 9.718% | $185.3137 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.30 | 4.513% | $165.4441 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,255.78 | $1,341.5234 | $1,341.52 | $1,341.55 | $1,341.50 | |