| 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 | $235.70 | 7.426% | $253.2031 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.31 | 13.117% | $182.469 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.58 | 13.748% | $180.3816 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.72 | 7.494% | $173.8393 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.95 | 5.107% | $123.9737 | $123.97 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.63 | 5.624% | $263.6692 | $263.67 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.84 | 10.152% | $180.473 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.73 | $1,358.0089 | $1,358.00 | $1,357.95 | $1,358.10 | |