| 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 | $239.93 | 5.238% | $252.4975 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.77 | 13.599% | $57.6742 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.58 | 7.335% | $183.092 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.44 | 7.202% | $245.9643 | $245.96 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.28 | 5.307% | $214.0681 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.77 | 11.332% | $196.8016 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.56 | 11.873% | $109.1433 | $109.14 | $109.15 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.33 | $1,259.2410 | $1,259.23 | $1,259.20 | $1,259.30 | |