| 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 | $235.50 | 7.204% | $252.4654 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.46 | 13.449% | $184.3092 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.36 | 6.194% | $69.4084 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.35 | 7.732% | $163.0524 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.33 | 7.873% | $248.4639 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.88 | 3.344% | $136.2901 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.93 | 13.778% | $252.5075 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.81 | $1,306.4969 | $1,306.50 | $1,306.45 | $1,306.60 | |