| 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 | $231.54 | 9.801% | $254.2332 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.88 | 9.751% | $164.4948 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.58 | 3.583% | $256.4508 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.44 | 5.113% | $95.0642 | $95.06 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.92 | 5.773% | $79.2451 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.31 | 10.624% | $133.0917 | $133.09 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.58 | 8.349% | $269.3339 | $269.33 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.25 | $1,251.9137 | $1,251.90 | $1,251.95 | $1,251.90 | |