| 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 | $235.32 | 6.862% | $251.4677 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.51 | 13.320% | $101.4327 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.82 | 5.745% | $196.4954 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.37 | 9.628% | $179.0993 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.58 | 6.124% | $170.4139 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.87 | 11.632% | $177.3498 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.37 | 12.444% | $268.0328 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.84 | $1,344.2916 | $1,344.29 | $1,344.30 | $1,344.20 | |