| 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 | $239.84 | 5.303% | $252.5587 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.77 | 11.184% | $45.3297 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.27 | 12.722% | $242.6566 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.97 | 4.686% | $252.2619 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.66 | 7.661% | $132.057 | $132.06 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.25 | 11.840% | $157.974 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.54 | 5.400% | $104.9152 | $104.92 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.30 | $1,187.7531 | $1,187.76 | $1,187.70 | $1,187.90 | |