| 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 | $237.47 | 7.135% | $254.4135 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.31 | 12.366% | $259.9138 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.92 | 5.225% | $188.2686 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.30 | 5.743% | $250.9281 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.76 | 13.682% | $153.1979 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.28 | 10.380% | $19.0737 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.26 | 8.774% | $154.7419 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.30 | $1,280.5375 | $1,280.53 | $1,280.50 | $1,280.50 | |