| 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 | $248.89 | 5.702% | $263.0817 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.46 | 7.845% | $201.0878 | $201.09 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.31 | 9.157% | $153.1582 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.34 | 6.128% | $252.9455 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.88 | 13.159% | $134.5234 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.76 | 6.499% | $13.5893 | $13.59 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.68 | 9.815% | $215.9841 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.32 | $1,234.3700 | $1,234.37 | $1,234.40 | $1,234.40 | |