| 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 | $237.34 | 6.710% | $253.2655 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.52 | 6.269% | $249.2221 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.61 | 7.651% | $106.1547 | $106.15 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.40 | 5.361% | $250.127 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.76 | 5.751% | $247.2035 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.80 | 8.372% | $19.2902 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.57 | 10.196% | $20.4634 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.00 | $1,145.7264 | $1,145.72 | $1,145.70 | $1,145.80 | |