| 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 | $238.45 | 6.510% | $253.9731 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.34 | 10.871% | $154.4877 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.72 | 9.518% | $241.7281 | $241.73 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.31 | 6.180% | $253.0376 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.55 | 10.134% | $183.4282 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.84 | 9.123% | $91.4887 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.77 | 10.104% | $55.8998 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.98 | $1,234.0432 | $1,234.05 | $1,234.10 | $1,234.00 | |