| 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 | $229.84 | 9.293% | $251.199 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.79 | 3.667% | $71.3125 | $71.31 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.47 | 12.563% | $230.1576 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.85 | 7.360% | $256.4294 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.86 | 12.102% | $213.9579 | $213.96 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.29 | 7.159% | $73.1789 | $73.18 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.49 | 3.116% | $162.3974 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.59 | $1,258.6327 | $1,258.64 | $1,258.65 | $1,258.70 | |