| 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 | $212.29 | 11.543% | $236.7946 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.99 | 10.792% | $93.0542 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.60 | 6.249% | $237.5728 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.71 | 5.190% | $232.1648 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.96 | 12.386% | $159.5432 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.40 | 6.338% | $162.0591 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.55 | 8.318% | $131.6605 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.50 | $1,252.8492 | $1,252.83 | $1,252.80 | $1,253.00 | |