| 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 | $239.98 | 5.325% | $252.7589 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.81 | 12.369% | $194.1849 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.70 | 5.225% | $189.0893 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.95 | 8.561% | $269.177 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.45 | 13.549% | $194.6798 | $194.68 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.26 | 11.569% | $271.4027 | $271.40 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.46 | 10.493% | $218.1795 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,452.61 | $1,589.4721 | $1,589.47 | $1,589.55 | $1,589.60 | |