| 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 | $238.84 | 5.747% | $252.5661 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.28 | 12.794% | $184.17 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.26 | 10.454% | $234.4497 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.78 | 11.503% | $142.4785 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.84 | 12.400% | $76.2522 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.87 | 6.631% | $74.5031 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.67 | 6.450% | $130.5822 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.54 | $1,095.0018 | $1,095.00 | $1,095.00 | $1,095.10 | |