| 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 | $232.94 | 8.415% | $252.5419 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.60 | 9.335% | $154.8184 | $154.82 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.31 | 3.438% | $133.7557 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.31 | 4.746% | $218.1964 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.58 | 13.783% | $159.9561 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.41 | 6.755% | $192.5967 | $192.60 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.66 | 4.394% | $249.1467 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.81 | $1,361.0119 | $1,361.03 | $1,361.00 | $1,361.00 | |