| 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 | $249.33 | 7.120% | $267.0823 | $267.08 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.70 | 4.500% | $17.4515 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.41 | 12.162% | $249.4595 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.57 | 7.351% | $235.7106 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.56 | 8.141% | $6.0126 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.45 | 3.848% | $212.3172 | $212.32 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.45 | 8.363% | $52.5019 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.47 | $1,040.5356 | $1,040.53 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.60 | |