| 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 | $236.64 | 6.629% | $252.3269 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.76 | 13.276% | $136.7921 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.26 | 11.668% | $87.3914 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.61 | 7.606% | $208.336 | $208.34 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.42 | 8.334% | $250.7065 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.94 | 7.500% | $146.1355 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.87 | 7.863% | $216.6644 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.50 | $1,298.3528 | $1,298.36 | $1,298.40 | $1,298.30 | |