| 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 | $234.33 | 7.190% | $251.1783 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.56 | 8.411% | $220.6814 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.81 | 10.368% | $79.2553 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.98 | 9.327% | $214.2591 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.96 | 10.261% | $66.1125 | $66.11 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.34 | 12.761% | $162.7592 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 6.239% | $250.5009 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.77 | $1,244.7467 | $1,244.75 | $1,244.75 | $1,244.90 | |