| 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 | $241.97 | 4.614% | $253.1345 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.90 | 6.817% | $122.7327 | $122.73 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.94 | 10.643% | $234.4968 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.43 | 6.369% | $45.1324 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.48 | 6.232% | $241.6566 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.27 | 6.517% | $88.6967 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.57 | 12.281% | $235.3073 | $235.31 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.56 | $1,221.1570 | $1,221.16 | $1,221.20 | $1,221.10 | |