| 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 | $234.83 | 7.743% | $253.0129 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.37 | 8.873% | $148.4701 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.87 | 3.539% | $214.1911 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.86 | 10.433% | $199.7291 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.48 | 13.668% | $103.9835 | $103.98 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.74 | 3.337% | $145.4365 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.60 | 11.815% | $62.1691 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.75 | $1,126.9923 | $1,126.99 | $1,127.00 | $1,127.00 | |