| 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 | $236.41 | 6.734% | $252.3298 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.55 | 3.115% | $252.1677 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.91 | 8.501% | $186.5241 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.85 | 13.133% | $8.8809 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.86 | 6.563% | $190.5986 | $190.60 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.50 | 12.458% | $181.6197 | $181.62 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.42 | 11.758% | $184.8701 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.50 | $1,256.9909 | $1,256.99 | $1,256.95 | $1,257.00 | |