| 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 | $231.73 | 9.268% | $253.2067 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.98 | 3.181% | $171.2598 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.57 | 8.205% | $152.1038 | $152.10 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.52 | 7.379% | $219.6115 | $219.61 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.79 | 11.283% | $242.3632 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.46 | 12.280% | $262.1289 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.45 | 7.115% | $162.2257 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,345.50 | $1,462.8996 | $1,462.90 | $1,462.90 | $1,462.90 | |