| 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 | $233.91 | 7.823% | $252.2088 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.34 | 10.685% | $200.7162 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.62 | 4.487% | $230.5192 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.74 | 3.816% | $254.0793 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.60 | 12.127% | $246.2309 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.74 | 3.667% | $162.4877 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.95 | 3.814% | $53.9314 | $53.93 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,308.90 | $1,400.1735 | $1,400.18 | $1,400.20 | $1,400.10 | |