| 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 | $237.32 | 5.270% | $249.8268 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.89 | 9.292% | $42.5037 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.25 | 4.182% | $249.2554 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.62 | 6.848% | $141.7018 | $141.70 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.61 | 7.812% | $270.1877 | $270.19 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.46 | 9.399% | $253.2149 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.63 | 4.651% | $164.9614 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.78 | $1,371.6517 | $1,371.65 | $1,371.65 | $1,371.70 | |