| 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 | $234.87 | 6.556% | $250.2681 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.26 | 8.237% | $153.978 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.60 | 5.478% | $223.1914 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.31 | 13.607% | $134.4084 | $134.41 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.39 | 3.854% | $138.5309 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.71 | 10.624% | $264.0706 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.76 | 7.162% | $118.6926 | $118.69 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.90 | $1,283.1400 | $1,283.14 | $1,283.15 | $1,283.20 | |