| 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 | $237.33 | 7.754% | $255.7326 | $255.73 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.44 | 5.460% | $263.0594 | $263.06 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.72 | 7.250% | $153.0672 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.43 | 12.396% | $201.6721 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.37 | 4.518% | $102.8144 | $102.81 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.93 | 4.466% | $185.8764 | $185.88 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.82 | 6.151% | $177.0811 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.04 | $1,339.3032 | $1,339.30 | $1,339.30 | $1,339.40 | |