| 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 | $234.27 | 8.242% | $253.5785 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.70 | 9.794% | $77.6244 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.78 | 4.726% | $202.938 | $202.94 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.60 | 13.305% | $249.9508 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.74 | 13.579% | $133.7279 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.57 | 8.619% | $71.2215 | $71.22 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.51 | 7.394% | $182.0436 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.17 | $1,171.0847 | $1,171.08 | $1,171.10 | $1,171.00 | |