| 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 | $234.28 | 6.781% | $250.1665 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.47 | 5.445% | $160.772 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.56 | 5.259% | $197.4238 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.84 | 6.848% | $256.2642 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.36 | 12.676% | $232.5182 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.83 | 9.729% | $192.9365 | $192.94 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.35 | 8.329% | $239.7862 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,417.69 | $1,529.8674 | $1,529.87 | $1,529.80 | $1,529.90 | |