| 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 | 8.785% | $254.4155 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.60 | 13.117% | $259.7166 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.43 | 3.204% | $185.1789 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.96 | 7.180% | $106.0653 | $106.07 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.80 | 10.420% | $15.238 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.89 | 10.424% | $98.1559 | $98.16 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.66 | 3.401% | $254.0149 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.21 | $1,172.7851 | $1,172.80 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.80 | |