| 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 | $243.88 | 3.688% | $252.8743 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.76 | 10.485% | $235.0679 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.43 | 13.745% | $264.3775 | $264.38 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.40 | 11.351% | $255.4392 | $255.44 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.78 | 12.600% | $108.9743 | $108.97 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.70 | 12.575% | $43.5665 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.74 | 3.109% | $37.8822 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.69 | $1,198.1819 | $1,198.18 | $1,198.15 | $1,198.30 | |