| 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 | $235.54 | 6.622% | $251.1375 | $251.14 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.68 | 6.494% | $143.4261 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.48 | 3.157% | $125.3151 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.25 | 8.302% | $141.0634 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.59 | 11.362% | $261.2441 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.69 | 7.438% | $172.6421 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.39 | 6.784% | $162.7281 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.62 | $1,257.5564 | $1,257.56 | $1,257.60 | $1,257.40 | |