| 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 | $250.98 | 13.346% | $284.4758 | $284.48 | $284.50 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.44 | 4.106% | $209.7111 | $209.71 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.54 | 7.108% | $230.8606 | $230.86 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.39 | 5.509% | $207.2091 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.45 | 9.351% | $153.5835 | $153.58 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.63 | 6.460% | $33.6733 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.37 | 13.536% | $11.7737 | $11.77 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.80 | $1,131.2871 | $1,131.28 | $1,131.25 | $1,131.40 | |