| 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 | $234.28 | 7.434% | $251.6964 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.64 | 10.640% | $204.2857 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.34 | 9.270% | $251.6925 | $251.69 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.31 | 12.704% | $256.1875 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.91 | 7.354% | $56.801 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.54 | 7.830% | $51.2624 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.64 | 10.666% | $232.0002 | $232.00 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.66 | $1,303.9257 | $1,303.93 | $1,303.95 | $1,304.00 | |