| 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 | $194.57 | 5.567% | $205.4017 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.50 | 11.383% | $144.241 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.61 | 5.763% | $240.7272 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.36 | 4.236% | $106.696 | $106.70 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.82 | 6.354% | $80.6376 | $80.64 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.98 | 8.788% | $253.4543 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.25 | 4.123% | $252.238 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.09 | $1,283.3958 | $1,283.40 | $1,283.45 | $1,283.30 | |