| 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 | $236.87 | 6.556% | $252.3992 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.26 | 7.284% | $205.1914 | $205.19 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.48 | 7.419% | $58.5219 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.51 | 8.213% | $40.5907 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.82 | 7.137% | $56.5898 | $56.59 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.87 | 6.334% | $177.4395 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.50 | 6.311% | $229.1002 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.31 | $1,019.8327 | $1,019.83 | $1,019.85 | $1,019.80 | |