| 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 | $231.42 | 5.279% | $243.6367 | $243.64 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.99 | 8.588% | $214.9934 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.33 | 12.245% | $272.0033 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.88 | 8.105% | $159.8657 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.78 | 3.230% | $148.4241 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.84 | 9.346% | $90.5822 | $90.58 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.29 | 11.162% | $154.8375 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.53 | $1,284.3429 | $1,284.34 | $1,284.35 | $1,284.30 | |