| 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 | $205.46 | 12.245% | $230.6186 | $230.62 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.70 | 3.637% | $75.3441 | $75.34 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.95 | 5.237% | $143.0697 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.65 | 11.650% | $120.1912 | $120.19 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.61 | 7.362% | $188.5384 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.70 | 8.306% | $258.5264 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.84 | 13.872% | $233.2554 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.91 | $1,249.5438 | $1,249.55 | $1,249.55 | $1,249.50 | |