| 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 | $240.61 | 4.864% | $252.3133 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.96 | 12.177% | $272.5452 | $272.55 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.56 | 13.558% | $190.2778 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.26 | 6.823% | $72.9174 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.26 | 13.763% | $152.7382 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.31 | 13.716% | $273.2709 | $273.27 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.82 | 9.849% | $188.7426 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.78 | $1,402.8054 | $1,402.81 | $1,402.80 | $1,402.70 | |