| 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 | $242.38 | 4.428% | $253.1126 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.93 | 8.694% | $81.4444 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.99 | 8.452% | $221.2312 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.35 | 6.202% | $134.1862 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.63 | 6.196% | $199.2556 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.44 | 10.499% | $159.6048 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.92 | 13.473% | $155.3672 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.64 | $1,204.2020 | $1,204.20 | $1,204.20 | $1,204.20 | |