| 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 | $238.78 | 5.688% | $252.3618 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.31 | 3.761% | $81.2552 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.60 | 5.737% | $201.5347 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.53 | 7.518% | $50.0281 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.76 | 5.252% | $78.6864 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.35 | 12.387% | $92.5507 | $92.55 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.93 | 4.529% | $200.6225 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.26 | $957.0394 | $957.04 | $957.05 | $957.10 | |