| 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 | $241.25 | 4.648% | $252.4633 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.43 | 7.363% | $135.739 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.81 | 3.689% | $54.7582 | $54.76 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.84 | 8.192% | $214.0471 | $214.05 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.95 | 8.852% | $27.1586 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.46 | 10.389% | $188.1691 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.25 | 6.211% | $233.9297 | $233.93 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.99 | $1,106.2650 | $1,106.27 | $1,106.25 | $1,106.30 | |