| 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 | $234.36 | 6.315% | $249.1598 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.56 | 13.494% | $111.8597 | $111.86 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.66 | 11.388% | $168.931 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.45 | 11.214% | $152.8636 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.71 | 12.502% | $253.9283 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.53 | 8.840% | $251.9973 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.73 | 8.309% | $23.5355 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.00 | $1,212.2752 | $1,212.28 | $1,212.30 | $1,212.30 | |