| 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 | $234.57 | 7.510% | $252.1862 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.44 | 5.559% | $133.4688 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.81 | 13.324% | $219.6332 | $219.63 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.54 | 9.236% | $172.0904 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.60 | 12.771% | $262.3053 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.64 | 12.656% | $84.0864 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.28 | 5.125% | $20.2681 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.88 | $1,144.0384 | $1,144.05 | $1,144.05 | $1,144.10 | |