| 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 | $238.60 | 5.795% | $252.4269 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.85 | 11.313% | $231.3641 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.54 | 4.659% | $200.4638 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.64 | 10.682% | $145.7018 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.80 | 4.640% | $232.0915 | $232.09 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.53 | 13.750% | $57.4779 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.53 | 8.710% | $259.306 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.49 | $1,378.8320 | $1,378.83 | $1,378.85 | $1,378.90 | |