| 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 | $235.36 | 7.562% | $253.1579 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.56 | 3.157% | $161.5026 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.61 | 12.525% | $270.7464 | $270.75 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.87 | 9.615% | $100.7033 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.73 | 11.471% | $77.7287 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.81 | 13.158% | $200.0747 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.73 | 8.208% | $152.2811 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.67 | $1,216.1947 | $1,216.19 | $1,216.20 | $1,216.20 | |