| 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 | $240.47 | 5.107% | $252.7508 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.70 | 10.653% | $160.1149 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.87 | 13.835% | $217.2769 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.67 | 11.228% | $164.2504 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.66 | 8.801% | $113.8711 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.84 | 8.862% | $187.0685 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.30 | 13.498% | $93.4089 | $93.41 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.51 | $1,188.7415 | $1,188.74 | $1,188.70 | $1,188.90 | |