| 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 | $237.77 | 3.560% | $246.2346 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.62 | 9.711% | $200.3542 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.94 | 8.117% | $218.3315 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.68 | 13.551% | $253.9909 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.26 | 11.488% | $187.5897 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.30 | 5.542% | $9.8154 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.85 | 3.472% | $135.3931 | $135.39 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.42 | $1,251.7094 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.75 | $1,251.70 | |