| 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 | $245.71 | 3.529% | $254.3811 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.34 | 9.580% | $193.2334 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.71 | 3.818% | $178.2659 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.77 | 11.284% | $148.8646 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.96 | 8.121% | $207.5491 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.61 | 13.700% | $91.6536 | $91.65 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.72 | 10.715% | $69.4404 | $69.44 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.82 | $1,143.3881 | $1,143.38 | $1,143.40 | $1,143.40 | |