| 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 | $238.83 | 5.738% | $252.5341 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.43 | 6.109% | $189.3303 | $189.33 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.48 | 4.281% | $236.1756 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.29 | 13.777% | $118.658 | $118.66 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.52 | 8.444% | $195.7631 | $195.76 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.55 | 7.137% | $152.7238 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.35 | 10.840% | $205.4419 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.45 | $1,350.6268 | $1,350.62 | $1,350.65 | $1,350.60 | |