| 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 | $233.32 | 8.105% | $252.2306 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.77 | 8.584% | $52.9564 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.92 | 3.129% | $74.1704 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.85 | 4.751% | $166.397 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.44 | 4.274% | $180.8528 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.29 | 6.224% | $210.6316 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.98 | 10.673% | $156.0268 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.57 | $1,093.2656 | $1,093.27 | $1,093.30 | $1,093.30 | |