| 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 | $243.62 | 3.765% | $252.7923 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.56 | 8.253% | $36.3297 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.61 | 9.488% | $150.6664 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.95 | 12.131% | $191.6879 | $191.69 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.92 | 12.656% | $272.5374 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.86 | 4.246% | $218.7707 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.81 | 7.309% | $57.743 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.33 | $1,180.5274 | $1,180.53 | $1,180.55 | $1,180.50 | |