| 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 | $238.32 | 5.445% | $251.2965 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.35 | 4.592% | $154.1163 | $154.12 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.57 | 9.195% | $125.1047 | $125.10 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.70 | 5.732% | $138.1917 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.98 | 12.705% | $263.7072 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.42 | 5.130% | $191.7781 | $191.78 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.91 | 4.275% | $199.0714 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.25 | $1,323.2659 | $1,323.27 | $1,323.25 | $1,323.30 | |