| 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 | $243.65 | 4.311% | $254.1538 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.99 | 3.443% | $234.8053 | $234.81 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.72 | 8.803% | $186.8365 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.82 | 8.130% | $57.1143 | $57.11 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.54 | 6.251% | $86.6371 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.73 | 13.641% | $175.8367 | $175.84 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.76 | 8.749% | $213.9745 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.21 | $1,209.3582 | $1,209.36 | $1,209.35 | $1,209.30 | |