| 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 | $237.67 | 5.254% | $250.1572 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.84 | 4.706% | $182.0209 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.88 | 3.432% | $158.1268 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.36 | 4.237% | $217.1882 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.59 | 10.279% | $137.3966 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.39 | 7.763% | $171.7634 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.42 | 13.746% | $207.4955 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.15 | $1,324.1486 | $1,324.16 | $1,324.15 | $1,324.20 | |