| 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 | $237.74 | 6.294% | $252.7034 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.43 | 12.389% | $234.2524 | $234.25 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.28 | 5.414% | $154.1996 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.34 | 10.600% | $262.498 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.56 | 6.209% | $145.039 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.26 | 6.445% | $138.6553 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.59 | 4.752% | $243.6427 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,329.20 | $1,430.9904 | $1,430.99 | $1,431.00 | $1,431.00 | |