| 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 | $230.75 | 9.436% | $252.5236 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.51 | 4.481% | $250.2424 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.45 | 10.403% | $85.5071 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.69 | 11.548% | $63.2366 | $63.24 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.94 | 12.840% | $42.8115 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.29 | 7.738% | $253.4967 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.47 | 5.721% | $40.6709 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.10 | $988.4888 | $988.49 | $988.45 | $988.40 | |