| 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 | $229.76 | 8.496% | $249.2804 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.74 | 12.186% | $274.564 | $274.56 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.42 | 10.375% | $151.6773 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.53 | 12.800% | $103.2458 | $103.25 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.39 | 12.158% | $264.0087 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.62 | 10.202% | $202.3529 | $202.35 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.60 | 13.112% | $260.8363 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,353.06 | $1,505.9654 | $1,505.97 | $1,506.00 | $1,506.00 | |