| 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 | $241.35 | 4.727% | $252.7586 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.65 | 12.636% | $131.3899 | $131.39 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.36 | 6.295% | $195.9655 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.80 | 11.357% | $219.1506 | $219.15 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.75 | 10.757% | $6.3685 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.78 | 9.435% | $143.1191 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.58 | 8.426% | $139.4142 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.27 | $1,088.1664 | $1,088.17 | $1,088.10 | $1,088.30 | |