| 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 | $237.44 | 6.229% | $252.2301 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.56 | 12.433% | $252.4795 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.34 | 5.302% | $69.8573 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.81 | 11.226% | $114.3515 | $114.35 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.89 | 5.413% | $163.2742 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.78 | 10.782% | $128.2634 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.94 | 3.865% | $161.9671 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.76 | $1,142.4231 | $1,142.42 | $1,142.40 | $1,142.60 | |