| 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 | $231.97 | 9.301% | $253.5455 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.62 | 5.529% | $119.902 | $119.90 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.78 | 4.380% | $250.2824 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.94 | 5.545% | $133.9788 | $133.98 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.96 | 13.555% | $182.7781 | $182.78 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.39 | 8.487% | $216.3122 | $216.31 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.60 | 6.230% | $123.8642 | $123.86 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.26 | $1,280.6632 | $1,280.66 | $1,280.70 | $1,280.70 | |