| 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 | $233.87 | 8.589% | $253.9571 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.26 | 13.448% | $212.4427 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.51 | 13.634% | $243.7563 | $243.76 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.75 | 13.448% | $150.6022 | $150.60 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.65 | 9.783% | $254.3123 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.86 | 6.681% | $48.9239 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.45 | 8.580% | $262.1664 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.35 | $1,426.1609 | $1,426.16 | $1,426.10 | $1,426.20 | |