| 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 | $243.29 | 3.833% | $252.6153 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.56 | 13.545% | $127.8063 | $127.81 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.25 | 12.649% | $230.0856 | $230.09 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.35 | 6.309% | $210.8639 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.94 | 8.502% | $55.2709 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.46 | 8.454% | $51.4723 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.63 | 12.810% | $272.5828 | $272.58 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.48 | $1,200.6971 | $1,200.70 | $1,200.65 | $1,200.80 | |