| 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 | $239.91 | 5.396% | $252.8555 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.79 | 5.575% | $168.6983 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.59 | 10.838% | $164.6942 | $164.69 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.26 | 6.400% | $192.8606 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.38 | 10.542% | $102.1187 | $102.12 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.41 | 10.778% | $164.4056 | $164.41 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.35 | 5.861% | $188.8031 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.69 | $1,234.4360 | $1,234.44 | $1,234.40 | $1,234.50 | |