| 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 | $239.52 | 5.553% | $252.8205 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.52 | 10.719% | $178.8333 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.93 | 3.606% | $158.4447 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.95 | 7.785% | $211.2047 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.25 | 6.607% | $106.8735 | $106.87 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.59 | 6.341% | $103.7782 | $103.78 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.81 | 10.167% | $234.4464 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.57 | $1,246.4013 | $1,246.39 | $1,246.40 | $1,246.30 | |