| 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 | $231.60 | 5.127% | $243.4741 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.95 | 9.831% | $253.6547 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.45 | 9.410% | $270.735 | $270.74 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.94 | 5.823% | $12.6353 | $12.64 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.69 | 10.326% | $253.4078 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.30 | 12.673% | $96.1101 | $96.11 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.73 | 7.807% | $219.6352 | $219.64 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.66 | $1,349.6522 | $1,349.66 | $1,349.65 | $1,349.60 | |