| 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 | $231.38 | 5.335% | $243.7241 | $243.72 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.43 | 6.529% | $147.4681 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.25 | 12.531% | $161.2007 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.72 | 9.731% | $213.6682 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.55 | 7.434% | $178.9313 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.69 | 3.817% | $178.2434 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.98 | 13.337% | $281.0531 | $281.05 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,294.00 | $1,404.2889 | $1,404.28 | $1,404.25 | $1,404.30 | |