| 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 | $236.50 | 7.513% | $254.2682 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.31 | 12.702% | $199.8319 | $199.83 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.42 | 11.573% | $264.8966 | $264.90 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.26 | 4.135% | $238.7399 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.82 | 5.805% | $173.3298 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.61 | 5.693% | $220.4862 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.44 | 6.519% | $32.4244 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.36 | $1,383.9770 | $1,383.98 | $1,384.00 | $1,383.90 | |