| 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 | $234.29 | 7.868% | $252.7239 | $252.72 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.76 | 3.587% | $118.8764 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.61 | 5.305% | $252.3213 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.84 | 8.636% | $231.2209 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.76 | 3.502% | $134.3042 | $134.30 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.59 | 7.565% | $143.6961 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.45 | 5.333% | $157.4202 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,214.30 | $1,290.5630 | $1,290.56 | $1,290.50 | $1,290.50 | |