| 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 | $232.95 | 8.275% | $252.2266 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.58 | 9.387% | $174.5598 | $174.56 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.79 | 9.834% | $263.3709 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.56 | 10.794% | $154.6241 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.61 | 12.466% | $161.5124 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.87 | 8.260% | $249.9399 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.50 | 3.819% | $24.3975 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.86 | $1,280.6312 | $1,280.63 | $1,280.60 | $1,280.60 | |