| 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 | $238.73 | 5.620% | $252.1466 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.27 | 7.400% | $61.508 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.65 | 5.313% | $218.6824 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.40 | 13.587% | $161.7479 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.25 | 11.472% | $28.1467 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.57 | 10.264% | $255.3383 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.41 | 9.565% | $230.5357 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.28 | $1,208.1056 | $1,208.12 | $1,208.15 | $1,207.90 | |