| 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 | $235.95 | 7.389% | $253.3843 | $253.38 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.52 | 12.423% | $267.0271 | $267.03 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.67 | 3.775% | $184.377 | $184.38 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.53 | 11.663% | $185.9524 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.42 | 13.827% | $9.5842 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.32 | 3.668% | $118.5133 | $118.51 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.52 | 12.409% | $214.1616 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.93 | $1,232.9999 | $1,232.99 | $1,233.05 | $1,233.10 | |