| 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 | $234.53 | 5.756% | $248.0295 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.58 | 9.434% | $77.2385 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.57 | 10.484% | $177.4042 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.30 | 6.498% | $222.9003 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.70 | 8.107% | $212.6465 | $212.65 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.54 | 7.452% | $252.0179 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.55 | 5.366% | $23.76 | $23.76 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.77 | $1,213.9969 | $1,214.00 | $1,214.00 | $1,213.90 | |