| 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 | $239.88 | 5.434% | $252.9151 | $252.92 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.98 | 7.528% | $215.0345 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.97 | 7.148% | $209.9779 | $209.98 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.41 | 13.116% | $195.0233 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.70 | 4.269% | $238.4632 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.69 | 11.647% | $143.6785 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.95 | 8.643% | $51.0079 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.58 | $1,306.1004 | $1,306.10 | $1,306.10 | $1,306.10 | |