| 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 | $230.79 | 5.381% | $243.2088 | $243.21 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.95 | 10.745% | $231.4017 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.74 | 12.189% | $157.8948 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.28 | 5.107% | $247.2957 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.83 | 12.468% | $178.6329 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.59 | 7.488% | $148.9676 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.69 | 11.840% | $65.6389 | $65.64 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.87 | $1,273.0404 | $1,273.04 | $1,273.05 | $1,273.00 | |