| 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 | $243.52 | 5.458% | $256.8113 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.53 | 13.757% | $252.0059 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.39 | 4.291% | $194.388 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.70 | 7.798% | $187.2451 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.66 | 6.688% | $142.5992 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.46 | 8.530% | $100.3468 | $100.35 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.51 | 11.280% | $216.4507 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.77 | $1,349.8470 | $1,349.86 | $1,349.85 | $1,349.80 | |