| 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 | $243.48 | 3.845% | $252.8418 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.81 | 5.518% | $189.7319 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.97 | 6.397% | $172.3312 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.26 | 8.700% | $268.7716 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.62 | 5.584% | $192.8175 | $192.82 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.62 | 6.650% | $238.4907 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.85 | 5.133% | $37.6902 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.61 | $1,352.6749 | $1,352.67 | $1,352.70 | $1,352.60 | |