| 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 | $231.34 | 7.402% | $248.4638 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.68 | 8.715% | $270.3525 | $270.35 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.71 | 10.197% | $202.4429 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.25 | 10.276% | $58.722 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.39 | 5.704% | $253.0448 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.29 | 8.488% | $19.8425 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.28 | 8.112% | $198.1477 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.94 | $1,251.0162 | $1,251.00 | $1,251.00 | $1,250.90 | |