| 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 | $238.54 | 5.688% | $252.1082 | $252.11 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.56 | 10.644% | $72.5382 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.78 | 3.767% | $259.1892 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.32 | 6.131% | $205.1724 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.99 | 13.330% | $179.0501 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.30 | 9.592% | $153.7576 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.61 | 10.201% | $103.1592 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.10 | $1,224.9749 | $1,224.98 | $1,224.95 | $1,225.10 | |