| 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 | $231.50 | 8.874% | $252.0433 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.65 | 3.153% | $19.238 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.90 | 6.524% | $141.5704 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.88 | 6.672% | $259.085 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.71 | 7.353% | $57.6593 | $57.66 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.50 | 12.839% | $149.5117 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.73 | 4.187% | $252.8931 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.87 | $1,132.0008 | $1,132.00 | $1,132.00 | $1,132.00 | |