| 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 | $231.65 | 5.300% | $243.9275 | $243.93 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.61 | 5.160% | $261.4383 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.40 | 7.266% | $129.1483 | $129.15 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.39 | 12.602% | $253.7936 | $253.79 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.64 | 9.271% | $272.7841 | $272.78 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.55 | 8.855% | $37.6094 | $37.61 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.36 | 11.151% | $208.2525 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.60 | $1,406.9537 | $1,406.95 | $1,407.00 | $1,406.90 | |