| 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 | $243.40 | 3.720% | $252.4545 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.26 | 6.117% | $175.369 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.51 | 5.354% | $228.1019 | $228.10 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.27 | 7.676% | $56.2822 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.53 | 4.300% | $238.3568 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.45 | 13.272% | $106.9854 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.77 | 12.177% | $125.3802 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.19 | $1,182.9300 | $1,182.93 | $1,182.95 | $1,183.10 | |