| 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 | 10.252% | $254.4506 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.83 | 5.433% | $17.7444 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.90 | 3.214% | $182.5856 | $182.59 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.37 | 12.751% | $141.3559 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.76 | 4.716% | $20.6919 | $20.69 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.89 | 13.704% | $273.9016 | $273.90 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.28 | 13.701% | $257.2826 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.82 | $1,148.0126 | $1,148.01 | $1,148.05 | $1,148.10 | |