| 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 | $239.34 | 5.458% | $252.4032 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.29 | 6.114% | $83.0767 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.30 | 7.714% | $101.5743 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.60 | 8.717% | $194.1686 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.52 | 7.651% | $236.3155 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.97 | 10.776% | $194.9325 | $194.93 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.73 | 12.757% | $84.2633 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.75 | $1,146.7341 | $1,146.73 | $1,146.70 | $1,146.80 | |