| 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 | $238.56 | 6.229% | $253.4199 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.84 | 5.645% | $239.6451 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.92 | 6.182% | $256.8755 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.75 | 9.579% | $194.7767 | $194.78 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.28 | 6.570% | $40.795 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.30 | 11.418% | $145.1777 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.52 | 10.330% | $232.2667 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,264.17 | $1,362.9566 | $1,362.98 | $1,363.00 | $1,363.00 | |