| 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 | $234.30 | 7.800% | $252.5754 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.42 | 5.115% | $230.6433 | $230.64 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.47 | 4.600% | $199.2316 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.40 | 6.727% | $93.2794 | $93.28 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.42 | 6.584% | $14.3036 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.47 | 13.503% | $236.6197 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.35 | 5.785% | $236.2708 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.83 | $1,262.9238 | $1,262.92 | $1,262.95 | $1,262.90 | |