| 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 | $239.25 | 5.345% | $252.0379 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.48 | 7.158% | $253.4072 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.56 | 8.377% | $80.8059 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.30 | 12.651% | $143.4047 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.51 | 10.699% | $218.6416 | $218.64 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.65 | 9.205% | $224.5801 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.44 | 8.403% | $169.5857 | $169.59 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.19 | $1,342.4631 | $1,342.47 | $1,342.50 | $1,342.40 | |