| 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 | $238.72 | 5.655% | $252.2196 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.92 | 6.308% | $160.44 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.50 | 8.463% | $143.7135 | $143.71 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.83 | 4.168% | $248.7844 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.45 | 12.820% | $271.2757 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.66 | 6.413% | $58.1653 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.94 | 13.380% | $158.664 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.02 | $1,293.2625 | $1,293.26 | $1,293.25 | $1,293.30 | |