| 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 | $231.32 | 9.184% | $252.5644 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.66 | 4.399% | $209.487 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.74 | 11.565% | $274.1598 | $274.16 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.35 | 8.778% | $205.9711 | $205.97 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.68 | 6.130% | $50.6028 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.27 | 5.709% | $142.9926 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.82 | 7.522% | $148.1868 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.84 | $1,283.9645 | $1,283.96 | $1,283.95 | $1,284.10 | |