| 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 | $239.50 | 5.280% | $252.1456 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.77 | 5.159% | $108.0719 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.66 | 4.196% | $176.7789 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.88 | 9.238% | $151.7097 | $151.71 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.61 | 10.546% | $217.3445 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.67 | 8.604% | $145.171 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.38 | 13.752% | $281.3997 | $281.40 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.47 | $1,332.6213 | $1,332.62 | $1,332.60 | $1,332.60 | |