| 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 | $236.56 | 5.368% | $249.2585 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.51 | 11.211% | $174.0563 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.31 | 12.818% | $282.3947 | $282.39 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.85 | 9.360% | $77.4816 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.35 | 5.153% | $112.8817 | $112.88 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.31 | 5.610% | $39.4031 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.65 | 7.396% | $267.0402 | $267.04 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.54 | $1,202.5161 | $1,202.51 | $1,202.55 | $1,202.60 | |