| 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 | $236.89 | 6.446% | $252.1599 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.36 | 7.394% | $187.2522 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.38 | 10.666% | $204.046 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.67 | 13.774% | $215.7951 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.32 | 5.793% | $262.7052 | $262.71 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.58 | 3.779% | $57.6804 | $57.68 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.58 | 10.594% | $90.2226 | $90.22 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.78 | $1,269.8614 | $1,269.87 | $1,269.85 | $1,269.90 | |