| 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 | $229.78 | 10.155% | $253.1142 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.27 | 8.546% | $172.8812 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.26 | 7.265% | $203.0097 | $203.01 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.92 | 7.712% | $216.415 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.26 | 6.200% | $253.0321 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.25 | 4.600% | $157.1615 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.52 | 5.380% | $179.694 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,338.26 | $1,435.3077 | $1,435.30 | $1,435.30 | $1,435.30 | |