| 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 | $240.27 | 5.129% | $252.5934 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.39 | 3.589% | $88.4546 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.74 | 13.206% | $210.2688 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.40 | 12.339% | $216.1402 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.91 | 5.691% | $30.5553 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.75 | 10.776% | $261.1544 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.69 | 11.550% | $148.0157 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.15 | $1,207.1824 | $1,207.18 | $1,207.15 | $1,207.30 | |