| 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 | $236.35 | 7.265% | $253.5208 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.90 | 5.592% | $258.5948 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.41 | 3.531% | $221.9808 | $221.98 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.97 | 12.545% | $122.6403 | $122.64 | $122.65 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.92 | 11.687% | $16.6637 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.62 | 4.804% | $150.5195 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.86 | 7.242% | $185.3785 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.03 | $1,209.2984 | $1,209.29 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.30 | |