| 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 | $237.64 | 6.229% | $252.4426 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.36 | 3.121% | $196.3011 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.65 | 6.114% | $193.8172 | $193.82 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.78 | 4.650% | $220.5813 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.42 | 12.123% | $211.2622 | $211.26 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.89 | 10.465% | $60.6342 | $60.63 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.89 | 6.798% | $265.8095 | $265.81 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.63 | $1,400.8481 | $1,400.84 | $1,400.85 | $1,400.80 | |