| 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 | $235.56 | 7.600% | $253.4626 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.26 | 11.173% | $88.1157 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.68 | 10.362% | $256.7903 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.81 | 7.397% | $140.486 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.59 | 8.528% | $245.9136 | $245.91 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.92 | 5.662% | $116.1437 | $116.14 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.64 | 7.449% | $164.0102 | $164.01 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.46 | $1,264.9221 | $1,264.92 | $1,264.90 | $1,264.90 | |