| 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 | $234.37 | 7.785% | $252.6157 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.80 | 5.180% | $233.2892 | $233.29 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.25 | 12.619% | $145.5601 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.59 | 7.347% | $61.8211 | $61.82 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.88 | 6.853% | $122.7527 | $122.75 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.53 | 12.306% | $58.9943 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.59 | 13.398% | $167.3641 | $167.36 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.01 | $1,042.3972 | $1,042.39 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.50 | |