| 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 | $229.76 | 3.561% | $237.9418 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.72 | 5.376% | $187.2742 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.55 | 5.232% | $260.5018 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.90 | 6.497% | $168.1588 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.73 | 7.749% | $227.0595 | $227.06 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.80 | 11.768% | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.35 | 5.336% | $73.0505 | $73.05 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.81 | $1,253.2366 | $1,253.23 | $1,253.20 | $1,253.40 | |