| 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 | $231.93 | 8.832% | $252.4141 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.50 | 8.869% | $15.786 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.93 | 12.673% | $272.5898 | $272.59 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.51 | 12.589% | $79.3865 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.63 | 11.870% | $233.3944 | $233.39 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.66 | 10.676% | $251.965 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.92 | 3.701% | $188.6529 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.08 | $1,294.1887 | $1,294.19 | $1,294.20 | $1,294.30 | |