| 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 | $238.68 | 5.602% | $252.0509 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.60 | 11.307% | $14.0247 | $14.02 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.32 | 10.300% | $204.408 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.92 | 7.438% | $184.7074 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.51 | 11.343% | $40.6513 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.46 | 3.128% | $135.5721 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.31 | 12.371% | $268.915 | $268.92 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.80 | $1,100.3294 | $1,100.33 | $1,100.25 | $1,100.40 | |