| 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 | $239.25 | 7.637% | $257.5215 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.98 | 5.679% | $206.0529 | $206.05 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.85 | 10.288% | $58.2872 | $58.29 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.67 | 8.865% | $192.3318 | $192.33 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.34 | 4.347% | $205.9184 | $205.92 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.51 | 4.338% | $12.0093 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.45 | 4.580% | $159.4322 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.05 | $1,091.5533 | $1,091.55 | $1,091.55 | $1,091.50 | |