| 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 | $239.70 | 5.453% | $252.7708 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.56 | 13.706% | $172.3328 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.34 | 9.595% | $114.3514 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.59 | 9.777% | $12.7232 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.94 | 3.780% | $158.7211 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.93 | 7.432% | $257.7616 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.70 | 6.599% | $159.5787 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.76 | $1,128.2396 | $1,128.23 | $1,128.20 | $1,128.30 | |