| 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 | $238.39 | 7.839% | $257.0774 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.88 | 4.668% | $6.1545 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.61 | 9.779% | $253.1614 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.63 | 8.639% | $261.418 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.31 | 8.661% | $270.9027 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.93 | 12.587% | $53.9629 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.38 | 12.435% | $251.1573 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.13 | $1,353.8342 | $1,353.83 | $1,353.80 | $1,354.00 | |