| 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 | $238.44 | 5.699% | $252.0287 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.45 | 12.338% | $135.3111 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.37 | 10.762% | $148.8309 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.61 | 7.456% | $212.3438 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.29 | 6.472% | $96.1336 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.27 | 12.328% | $255.2878 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.64 | 6.769% | $183.2583 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.07 | $1,283.1942 | $1,283.19 | $1,283.25 | $1,283.10 | |