| 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 | $204.30 | 13.299% | $231.4699 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.85 | 4.750% | $185.2504 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.52 | 10.696% | $234.1442 | $234.14 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.70 | 9.591% | $114.7418 | $114.74 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.49 | 12.546% | $87.2119 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.43 | 7.146% | $123.6786 | $123.68 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.64 | 13.861% | $278.5496 | $278.55 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.93 | $1,255.0464 | $1,255.04 | $1,255.05 | $1,255.00 | |