| 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 | $225.76 | 12.456% | $253.8807 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.30 | 5.831% | $134.7229 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.58 | 13.241% | $196.5637 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.46 | 6.644% | $38.8824 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.45 | 6.824% | $74.1893 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.78 | 10.867% | $266.9456 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.66 | 8.329% | $222.7894 | $222.79 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.99 | $1,187.9740 | $1,187.97 | $1,188.00 | $1,188.00 | |