| 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 | $233.53 | 8.435% | $253.2283 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.72 | 7.150% | $171.14 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.58 | 4.552% | $110.386 | $110.39 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.61 | 8.189% | $115.3403 | $115.34 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.78 | 9.605% | $157.5901 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.42 | 11.861% | $223.0732 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.92 | 5.811% | $250.6874 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.56 | $1,281.4453 | $1,281.45 | $1,281.50 | $1,281.40 | |