| 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 | $235.95 | 7.205% | $252.9502 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.50 | 11.400% | $158.745 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.92 | 3.294% | $245.7571 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.34 | 5.290% | $56.1617 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.48 | 13.847% | $231.6559 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.79 | 5.780% | $229.3205 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.48 | 11.530% | $212.4423 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.46 | $1,387.0327 | $1,387.04 | $1,387.00 | $1,387.10 | |