| 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 | 5.698% | $252.0263 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.62 | 12.819% | $270.3369 | $270.34 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.98 | 3.812% | $53.9615 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.97 | 9.299% | $112.5452 | $112.55 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.59 | 6.259% | $260.9615 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.80 | 8.682% | $123.6801 | $123.68 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.82 | 12.669% | $128.2399 | $128.24 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.22 | $1,201.7514 | $1,201.76 | $1,201.80 | $1,201.70 | |