| 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 | $239.40 | 5.565% | $252.7226 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.49 | 9.607% | $94.7991 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.58 | 8.758% | $198.5704 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.91 | 11.196% | $182.2614 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.65 | 13.237% | $281.5638 | $281.56 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.94 | 12.555% | $186.7738 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.38 | 12.331% | $100.4014 | $100.40 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.35 | $1,297.0925 | $1,297.08 | $1,297.00 | $1,297.20 | |