| 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 | $236.47 | 7.445% | $254.0752 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.32 | 7.813% | $211.6585 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.73 | 13.205% | $185.3505 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.80 | 8.335% | $185.0362 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.37 | 13.487% | $196.7524 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.97 | 11.658% | $79.2437 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.32 | 4.354% | $141.2118 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.98 | $1,253.3283 | $1,253.33 | $1,253.35 | $1,253.40 | |