| 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 | 5.604% | $252.8582 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.47 | 7.811% | $135.2705 | $135.27 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.25 | 11.701% | $195.756 | $195.76 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.81 | 4.104% | $42.4848 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.72 | 5.457% | $185.309 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.46 | 6.650% | $32.4856 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.99 | 12.602% | $278.1157 | $278.12 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.14 | $1,122.2798 | $1,122.29 | $1,122.25 | $1,122.40 | |