| 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 | $220.68 | 6.871% | $235.8429 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.34 | 13.646% | $284.5014 | $284.50 | $284.50 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.78 | 11.530% | $235.0829 | $235.08 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.31 | 6.760% | $205.3102 | $205.31 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.28 | 6.790% | $263.0024 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.78 | 7.829% | $263.9438 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.33 | 4.774% | $144.9339 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,503.50 | $1,632.6175 | $1,632.60 | $1,632.65 | $1,632.50 | |