| 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 | $243.79 | 3.743% | $252.9151 | $252.92 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.91 | 6.333% | $189.177 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.60 | 7.429% | $234.8398 | $234.84 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.57 | 12.551% | $252.7558 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.38 | 3.336% | $180.1973 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.28 | 5.245% | $123.4313 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.27 | 12.337% | $277.7757 | $277.78 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,403.80 | $1,511.0920 | $1,511.11 | $1,511.15 | $1,511.10 | |