| 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 | $233.84 | 8.499% | $253.7141 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.78 | 3.761% | $193.8048 | $193.80 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.62 | 3.494% | $86.5417 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.86 | 10.222% | $88.0233 | $88.02 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.91 | 6.539% | $143.7318 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.70 | 12.787% | $262.4553 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.98 | 8.612% | $229.1496 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.69 | $1,257.4206 | $1,257.41 | $1,257.40 | $1,257.30 | |