| 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 | 5.147% | $252.2266 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.64 | 3.791% | $154.2749 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.37 | 8.453% | $244.4205 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.67 | 9.150% | $158.9988 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.85 | 8.112% | $13.8924 | $13.89 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.40 | 12.718% | $203.3433 | $203.34 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.63 | 4.457% | $36.1735 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.44 | $1,063.3300 | $1,063.32 | $1,063.30 | $1,063.30 | |