| 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 | $236.63 | 6.593% | $252.231 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.96 | 13.315% | $160.862 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.72 | 12.671% | $211.506 | $211.51 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.95 | 13.784% | $259.3706 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.65 | 12.745% | $76.272 | $76.27 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.83 | 6.395% | $18.9702 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.84 | 11.479% | $264.0269 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.58 | $1,243.2387 | $1,243.24 | $1,243.20 | $1,243.30 | |