| 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 | $204.30 | 7.565% | $219.7553 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.43 | 7.481% | $161.6837 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.77 | 5.556% | $147.5356 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.90 | 13.765% | $269.5093 | $269.51 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.53 | 4.340% | $257.2294 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.54 | 6.533% | $71.9524 | $71.95 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.26 | 11.286% | $126.0425 | $126.04 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.73 | $1,253.7082 | $1,253.71 | $1,253.75 | $1,253.70 | |