| 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 | $239.70 | 5.278% | $252.3514 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.50 | 11.384% | $211.0727 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.27 | 6.713% | $158.2234 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.56 | 13.535% | $130.0657 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.89 | 8.791% | $222.9019 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.31 | 10.201% | $194.2954 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.84 | 13.357% | $261.6733 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.07 | $1,430.5838 | $1,430.58 | $1,430.50 | $1,430.70 | |