| 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 | $235.55 | 7.448% | $253.0938 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.80 | 7.462% | $179.2466 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.78 | 7.633% | $104.1672 | $104.17 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.70 | 9.537% | $269.1324 | $269.13 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.41 | 3.125% | $214.9228 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.51 | 3.334% | $210.295 | $210.30 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.56 | 10.513% | $158.6525 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,300.31 | $1,389.5103 | $1,389.51 | $1,389.50 | $1,389.50 | |