| 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 | $237.40 | 6.297% | $252.3491 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.46 | 7.195% | $212.7392 | $212.74 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.52 | 4.773% | $157.7043 | $157.70 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.36 | 6.532% | $183.6186 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.74 | 12.139% | $252.0212 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.93 | 13.551% | $26.0372 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.58 | 12.189% | $194.7377 | $194.74 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.99 | $1,279.2073 | $1,279.21 | $1,279.20 | $1,279.00 | |