| 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 | $239.88 | 5.314% | $252.6272 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.71 | 10.195% | $47.0643 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.78 | 6.625% | $11.4942 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.65 | 9.684% | $155.3674 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.38 | 9.871% | $237.7389 | $237.74 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.54 | 13.256% | $214.6654 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.36 | 10.587% | $127.5732 | $127.57 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.30 | $1,046.5306 | $1,046.53 | $1,046.50 | $1,046.60 | |