| 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 | $243.95 | 3.493% | $252.4712 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.54 | 5.533% | $129.3201 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.87 | 12.474% | $88.7082 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.94 | 12.766% | $174.7196 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.90 | 5.296% | $187.3216 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.62 | 9.157% | $88.0024 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.54 | 7.589% | $28.5541 | $28.55 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.36 | $949.0972 | $949.09 | $949.00 | $949.10 | |