| 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 | $250.93 | 13.362% | $284.4593 | $284.46 | $284.45 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.75 | 10.235% | $77.9913 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.77 | 13.780% | $254.6055 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.89 | 5.526% | $7.2707 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.56 | 4.436% | $223.0335 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.99 | 10.585% | $121.6324 | $121.63 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.73 | 11.256% | $234.4498 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.62 | $1,203.4425 | $1,203.44 | $1,203.45 | $1,203.40 | |