| 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 | $236.90 | 6.814% | $253.0424 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.30 | 4.791% | $256.0044 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.66 | 8.375% | $155.6915 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.47 | 3.454% | $214.636 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.86 | 10.162% | $61.5365 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.70 | 10.124% | $276.0809 | $276.08 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.60 | 7.387% | $231.5264 | $231.53 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.49 | $1,448.5181 | $1,448.52 | $1,448.60 | $1,448.40 | |