| 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 | $236.97 | 5.329% | $249.5981 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.44 | 6.251% | $147.0939 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.65 | 8.147% | $228.8931 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.68 | 4.733% | $53.0787 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.80 | 8.333% | $254.3659 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.75 | 6.304% | $231.477 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.79 | 12.720% | $228.5849 | $228.58 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,293.08 | $1,393.0916 | $1,393.09 | $1,393.15 | $1,393.20 | |