| 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 | $234.69 | 8.415% | $254.4392 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.80 | 4.569% | $105.4056 | $105.41 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.59 | 3.308% | $140.0753 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.25 | 3.668% | $232.4755 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.71 | 8.806% | $13.8292 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.54 | 13.668% | $275.6904 | $275.69 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.90 | 8.765% | $228.2977 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.48 | $1,250.2129 | $1,250.23 | $1,250.30 | $1,250.20 | |