| 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 | $230.35 | 5.600% | $243.2496 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.52 | 3.430% | $205.3292 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.62 | 12.635% | $6.3301 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.43 | 6.423% | $142.0002 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.73 | 4.581% | $253.8495 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.96 | 9.359% | $126.8127 | $126.81 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.87 | 6.833% | $140.8807 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.48 | $1,118.4520 | $1,118.45 | $1,118.50 | $1,118.30 | |