| 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 | $241.36 | 5.120% | $253.7176 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.60 | 8.326% | $172.8883 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.66 | 12.486% | $236.963 | $236.96 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.70 | 8.780% | $116.0683 | $116.07 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.54 | 6.415% | $244.265 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.36 | 7.390% | $157.176 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.95 | 8.324% | $127.7682 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.17 | $1,308.8464 | $1,308.86 | $1,308.80 | $1,309.00 | |