| 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 | $237.95 | 6.843% | $254.2329 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.90 | 12.844% | $161.2541 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.39 | 11.327% | $229.7678 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.84 | 11.367% | $199.1687 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.27 | 11.561% | $24.8446 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.40 | 10.754% | $143.3157 | $143.32 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.38 | 7.652% | $26.2456 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.13 | $1,038.8294 | $1,038.83 | $1,038.80 | $1,038.80 | |