| 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 | $228.99 | 9.874% | $251.6005 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.95 | 9.608% | $213.6808 | $213.68 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.38 | 12.349% | $219.5075 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.39 | 9.174% | $6.9762 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.84 | 4.775% | $162.2336 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.97 | 5.824% | $232.7811 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.43 | 11.545% | $167.7971 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.95 | $1,254.5768 | $1,254.58 | $1,254.65 | $1,254.60 | |