| 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 | $243.99 | 3.429% | $252.3564 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.77 | 6.211% | $179.2523 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.92 | 5.842% | $78.2384 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.56 | 12.203% | $208.2039 | $208.20 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.73 | 12.332% | $117.6453 | $117.65 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.30 | 11.820% | $51.7727 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.90 | 3.644% | $249.6784 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.17 | $1,137.1474 | $1,137.15 | $1,137.15 | $1,137.20 | |