| 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 | $236.25 | 7.175% | $253.2009 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.76 | 3.183% | $77.1396 | $77.14 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.58 | 9.504% | $245.9241 | $245.92 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.28 | 4.715% | $137.4699 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.30 | 11.426% | $116.2173 | $116.22 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.33 | 13.755% | $250.6364 | $250.64 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.87 | 3.193% | $222.7627 | $222.76 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.37 | $1,303.3509 | $1,303.35 | $1,303.30 | $1,303.30 | |