| 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 | $231.63 | 9.399% | $253.4009 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.87 | 13.135% | $263.4575 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.34 | 9.308% | $206.9638 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.47 | 3.620% | $177.6772 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.31 | 11.129% | $158.1477 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.41 | 13.527% | $221.8431 | $221.84 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.47 | 8.722% | $257.0949 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,399.50 | $1,538.5851 | $1,538.58 | $1,538.60 | $1,538.60 | |