| 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 | $223.60 | 5.327% | $235.5112 | $235.51 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.53 | 12.789% | $139.3283 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.90 | 13.286% | $71.2569 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.75 | 6.212% | $108.0707 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.71 | 7.288% | $264.6902 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.87 | 8.274% | $225.0692 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.91 | 4.585% | $249.864 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.27 | $1,293.7905 | $1,293.79 | $1,293.75 | $1,293.90 | |