| 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 | $239.79 | 5.103% | $252.0265 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.40 | 10.524% | $187.2277 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.93 | 9.232% | $132.0943 | $132.09 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.49 | 3.259% | $11.8645 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.76 | 7.421% | $245.7363 | $245.74 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.80 | 7.113% | $226.8653 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.45 | 13.605% | $159.5582 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.62 | $1,215.3728 | $1,215.38 | $1,215.40 | $1,215.40 | |