| 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 | $239.89 | 5.334% | $252.6857 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.68 | 4.830% | $155.8612 | $155.86 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.68 | 4.285% | $261.4216 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.59 | 9.378% | $104.5544 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.31 | 11.219% | $147.1539 | $147.15 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.30 | 8.421% | $195.4831 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.30 | 5.349% | $170.9814 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.75 | $1,288.1413 | $1,288.13 | $1,288.15 | $1,288.30 | |