| 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 | $238.35 | 6.347% | $253.4781 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.43 | 5.350% | $232.223 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.89 | 4.244% | $238.6041 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.31 | 6.217% | $265.8718 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.45 | 9.254% | $76.9694 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.54 | 6.634% | $236.237 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.30 | 13.679% | $99.2418 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,317.27 | $1,402.6252 | $1,402.62 | $1,402.60 | $1,402.60 | |