| 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 | $244.75 | 3.462% | $253.2232 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.67 | 9.700% | $219.038 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.60 | 12.496% | $212.1675 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.83 | 10.598% | $78.3366 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.56 | 5.752% | $132.7822 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.41 | 13.829% | $272.518 | $272.52 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.48 | 8.110% | $217.82 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.30 | $1,385.8855 | $1,385.89 | $1,385.85 | $1,385.80 | |