| 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 | $243.76 | 3.428% | $252.1161 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.61 | 7.847% | $214.1949 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.76 | 13.396% | $163.0181 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.34 | 9.527% | $151.5197 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.91 | 11.539% | $265.3624 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.93 | 13.840% | $196.8635 | $196.86 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.37 | 13.120% | $162.1801 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.68 | $1,405.2548 | $1,405.25 | $1,405.20 | $1,405.30 | |