| 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 | $234.92 | 7.860% | $253.3847 | $253.38 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.43 | 6.717% | $166.9374 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.99 | 5.218% | $244.0952 | $244.10 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.64 | 13.570% | $266.4806 | $266.48 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.49 | 10.420% | $161.7543 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.72 | 8.201% | $70.0277 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.92 | 4.512% | $146.2332 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.11 | $1,308.9131 | $1,308.91 | $1,309.00 | $1,308.90 | |