| 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 | $234.27 | 7.590% | $252.0511 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.96 | 6.662% | $143.951 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.98 | 6.548% | $88.4135 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.82 | 7.616% | $91.2799 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.72 | 5.288% | $18.657 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.66 | 5.513% | $157.9108 | $157.91 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.39 | 13.643% | $149.3155 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.80 | $901.5788 | $901.58 | $901.55 | $901.70 | |