| 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 | $237.27 | 6.401% | $252.4577 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.40 | 9.409% | $118.5994 | $118.60 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.40 | 9.118% | $260.1373 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.61 | 4.823% | $243.8288 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.30 | 4.617% | $120.6234 | $120.62 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.32 | 12.120% | $88.9336 | $88.93 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.25 | 10.789% | $217.4234 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.55 | $1,302.0036 | $1,302.00 | $1,302.00 | $1,301.90 | |