| 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 | $242.31 | 4.863% | $254.0935 | $254.09 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.81 | 5.708% | $132.9912 | $132.99 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.30 | 7.378% | $54.0111 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.49 | 4.464% | $154.074 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.87 | 6.618% | $185.3767 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.53 | 6.145% | $29.2217 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.50 | 13.268% | $104.7729 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.81 | $914.5411 | $914.53 | $914.50 | $914.60 | |