| 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 | $143.72 | 5.777% | $152.0227 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.65 | 10.333% | $246.7598 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.46 | 5.365% | $247.0388 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.42 | 6.841% | $23.9538 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.93 | 12.397% | $184.2524 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.82 | 12.504% | $252.9315 | $252.93 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.46 | 13.754% | $129.0653 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.46 | $1,236.0243 | $1,236.02 | $1,236.00 | $1,236.10 | |