| 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 | $231.58 | 5.495% | $244.3053 | $244.31 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.45 | 4.657% | $171.0619 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.86 | 9.522% | $199.1767 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.64 | 10.268% | $234.4739 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.57 | 12.387% | $275.9888 | $275.99 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.73 | 3.681% | $28.7507 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.83 | 8.122% | $186.8673 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.66 | $1,340.6246 | $1,340.63 | $1,340.60 | $1,340.80 | |