| 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 | $236.30 | 6.663% | $252.0447 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.25 | 5.865% | $144.2411 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.96 | 6.723% | $108.8148 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.86 | 5.111% | $215.3304 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.74 | 12.425% | $253.7882 | $253.79 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.36 | 9.521% | $16.8224 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.49 | 7.223% | $235.3438 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.96 | $1,226.3854 | $1,226.37 | $1,226.40 | $1,226.20 | |