| 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 | $230.53 | 5.212% | $242.5452 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.74 | 4.763% | $227.0633 | $227.06 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.57 | 8.775% | $94.1665 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.34 | 7.323% | $131.299 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.60 | 10.258% | $261.973 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.45 | 5.290% | $242.6408 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.84 | 10.630% | $72.8388 | $72.84 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.07 | $1,272.5266 | $1,272.53 | $1,272.50 | $1,272.50 | |