| 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 | $237.80 | 6.217% | $252.584 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.27 | 9.333% | $204.7479 | $204.75 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.67 | 9.420% | $148.4501 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.48 | 5.611% | $63.8735 | $63.87 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.89 | 10.618% | $226.6452 | $226.65 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.77 | 13.593% | $272.3619 | $272.36 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.87 | 10.445% | $59.4967 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.75 | $1,228.1593 | $1,228.16 | $1,228.15 | $1,228.20 | |