| 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 | $233.75 | 6.700% | $249.4113 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.83 | 10.260% | $91.3284 | $91.33 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.46 | 12.200% | $250.7221 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.94 | 4.298% | $146.9976 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.52 | 13.255% | $202.1828 | $202.18 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.63 | 4.430% | $113.4423 | $113.44 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.42 | 7.474% | $235.8195 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.55 | $1,289.9040 | $1,289.90 | $1,289.90 | $1,289.80 | |