| 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 | $236.56 | 7.514% | $254.3351 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.89 | 12.777% | $150.9971 | $151.00 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.54 | 9.727% | $62.0396 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.59 | 10.526% | $84.6519 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.52 | 13.410% | $56.1606 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.71 | 10.375% | $195.0437 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.59 | 3.485% | $14.0636 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.40 | $817.2916 | $817.29 | $817.30 | $817.30 | |