| 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 | $241.52 | 4.526% | $252.4512 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.42 | 4.708% | $155.4076 | $155.41 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.63 | 5.480% | $246.4329 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.67 | 7.820% | $93.4476 | $93.45 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.98 | 12.488% | $96.7172 | $96.72 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.77 | 4.634% | $80.3275 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.57 | 8.112% | $181.1633 | $181.16 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.56 | $1,105.9473 | $1,105.95 | $1,105.95 | $1,105.90 | |