| 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 | $237.92 | 6.275% | $252.8495 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.74 | 13.204% | $204.6049 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.72 | 11.190% | $187.5998 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.81 | 13.514% | $37.2439 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.74 | 9.394% | $265.543 | $265.54 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.55 | 5.808% | $124.3773 | $124.38 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.56 | 6.541% | $219.0057 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.04 | $1,291.2241 | $1,291.22 | $1,291.25 | $1,291.10 | |