| 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 | $238.90 | 5.633% | $252.3572 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.79 | 7.257% | $187.4745 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.45 | 9.427% | $224.8178 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.25 | 6.253% | $222.3344 | $222.33 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.35 | 12.223% | $271.9724 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.99 | 7.190% | $54.6562 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.43 | 11.507% | $167.74 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.16 | $1,381.3525 | $1,381.35 | $1,381.30 | $1,381.40 | |