| 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 | $239.63 | 5.186% | $252.0572 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.28 | 6.507% | $196.2711 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.42 | 9.295% | $13.5744 | $13.57 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.63 | 6.421% | $139.0178 | $139.02 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.70 | 9.590% | $142.1382 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.50 | 6.318% | $218.4835 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.78 | 10.530% | $259.5023 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.94 | $1,221.0445 | $1,221.04 | $1,221.00 | $1,221.10 | |