| 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 | $249.63 | 12.672% | $281.2631 | $281.26 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.27 | 6.244% | $160.7153 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.74 | 3.484% | $6.9748 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.83 | 10.248% | $240.1532 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.95 | 6.442% | $251.1499 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.93 | 10.216% | $79.2784 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.52 | 7.644% | $218.0006 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.87 | $1,237.5353 | $1,237.53 | $1,237.50 | $1,237.60 | |