| 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 | $234.92 | 7.452% | $252.4262 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.57 | 5.233% | $215.2751 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.63 | 13.132% | $134.2085 | $134.21 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.77 | 8.577% | $184.3312 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.68 | 11.339% | $158.8585 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.92 | 5.843% | $30.6098 | $30.61 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.28 | 13.148% | $260.5572 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.77 | $1,236.2665 | $1,236.28 | $1,236.30 | $1,236.30 | |