| 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 | $238.78 | 5.612% | $252.1803 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.35 | 6.357% | $62.0593 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.51 | 3.869% | $235.2737 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.41 | 6.684% | $240.4764 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.38 | 5.686% | $9.9133 | $9.91 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.36 | 8.156% | $205.8858 | $205.89 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.52 | 6.737% | $212.9617 | $212.96 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.31 | $1,218.7505 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.90 | |