| 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 | $231.69 | 6.700% | $247.2132 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.41 | 7.213% | $138.7443 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.91 | 6.143% | $106.0475 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.67 | 10.404% | $199.4669 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.53 | 12.821% | $235.2656 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.73 | 8.636% | $158.3152 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.35 | 6.535% | $198.528 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.29 | $1,283.5807 | $1,283.59 | $1,283.55 | $1,283.50 | |