| 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 | $240.26 | 5.163% | $252.6646 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.39 | 10.214% | $156.9337 | $156.93 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.80 | 10.186% | $130.901 | $130.90 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.74 | 12.197% | $74.8803 | $74.88 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.47 | 11.744% | $193.8423 | $193.84 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.85 | 9.781% | $254.5272 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.61 | 12.668% | $116.7353 | $116.74 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.12 | $1,180.4844 | $1,180.48 | $1,180.55 | $1,180.40 | |