| 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 | $233.30 | 8.692% | $253.5784 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.39 | 8.152% | $105.3292 | $105.33 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.78 | 12.546% | $239.4754 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.26 | 10.309% | $196.6368 | $196.64 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.61 | 6.204% | $91.9833 | $91.98 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.40 | 7.655% | $246.9606 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.95 | 13.757% | $147.8272 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.69 | $1,281.7909 | $1,281.80 | $1,281.90 | $1,281.80 | |