| 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 | $238.70 | 5.454% | $251.7187 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.72 | 11.692% | $224.1882 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.95 | 7.714% | $231.5312 | $231.53 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.32 | 5.719% | $171.6031 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.77 | 13.413% | $224.2969 | $224.30 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.97 | 6.110% | $202.6383 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.36 | 8.219% | $210.3344 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,399.79 | $1,516.3108 | $1,516.31 | $1,516.35 | $1,516.20 | |