| 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 | $226.63 | 11.722% | $253.1956 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.81 | 3.346% | $200.2949 | $200.29 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.65 | 3.665% | $103.3022 | $103.30 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 8.324% | $270.2684 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.38 | 7.860% | $178.3789 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.50 | 8.435% | $40.6631 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.55 | 4.806% | $246.8705 | $246.87 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.02 | $1,292.9736 | $1,292.97 | $1,292.95 | $1,293.10 | |