| 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 | $239.92 | 4.793% | $251.4194 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.76 | 7.122% | $266.4767 | $266.48 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.81 | 5.367% | $159.9576 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.72 | 12.381% | $257.0378 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.92 | 12.240% | $203.0646 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.32 | 6.740% | $5.6786 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.50 | 4.208% | $203.7266 | $203.73 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.95 | $1,347.3613 | $1,347.37 | $1,347.40 | $1,347.40 | |