| 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 | $232.41 | 9.484% | $254.4518 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.68 | 4.354% | $215.6788 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.82 | 4.543% | $189.0347 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.43 | 6.872% | $214.2035 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.92 | 12.149% | $51.4988 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.97 | 12.126% | $96.3947 | $96.39 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.41 | 8.266% | $79.4781 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.64 | $1,100.7404 | $1,100.73 | $1,100.80 | $1,100.80 | |