| 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 | $237.98 | 5.580% | $251.2593 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.92 | 12.188% | $90.7825 | $90.78 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.79 | 6.124% | $255.536 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.59 | 6.818% | $9.1757 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.46 | 5.556% | $215.8198 | $215.82 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.87 | 3.715% | $221.8153 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.31 | 13.677% | $272.0404 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.92 | $1,316.4290 | $1,316.44 | $1,316.45 | $1,316.40 | |