| 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 | $236.27 | 7.636% | $254.3116 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.36 | 4.458% | $151.8401 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.39 | 10.311% | $258.558 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.91 | 11.278% | $94.4861 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.66 | 7.425% | $109.2083 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.40 | 12.450% | $214.1048 | $214.10 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.99 | 3.788% | $171.2398 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.98 | $1,253.7487 | $1,253.75 | $1,253.75 | $1,253.70 | |