| 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 | $234.40 | 7.745% | $252.5543 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.37 | 5.186% | $184.4647 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.27 | 7.856% | $121.0899 | $121.09 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.78 | 9.523% | $247.281 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.65 | 5.589% | $162.2375 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.63 | 8.525% | $146.1072 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.97 | 10.190% | $268.8305 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.07 | $1,382.5651 | $1,382.56 | $1,382.60 | $1,382.60 | |