| 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 | $219.81 | 7.102% | $235.4209 | $235.42 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.87 | 6.646% | $153.4316 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.95 | 8.539% | $222.4507 | $222.45 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.31 | 4.199% | $130.5718 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.58 | 7.593% | $38.2816 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.68 | 7.414% | $205.8912 | $205.89 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.58 | 9.303% | $266.2402 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.78 | $1,252.2880 | $1,252.28 | $1,252.30 | $1,252.30 | |