| 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 | $240.70 | 5.107% | $252.9925 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.35 | 8.563% | $49.2333 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.83 | 10.658% | $162.4791 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.53 | 8.694% | $271.2241 | $271.22 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.25 | 4.836% | $154.371 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.82 | 6.298% | $252.7979 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.36 | 11.850% | $207.3252 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.84 | $1,350.4231 | $1,350.42 | $1,350.45 | $1,350.40 | |