| 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 | $238.96 | 5.856% | $252.9535 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.90 | 8.689% | $217.2693 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.26 | 7.260% | $250.1947 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.54 | 4.267% | $75.6353 | $75.64 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.70 | 6.612% | $210.7719 | $210.77 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.40 | 8.176% | $203.8036 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.82 | 8.520% | $132.1991 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.58 | $1,342.8274 | $1,342.82 | $1,342.80 | $1,342.90 | |