| 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 | $250.44 | 12.633% | $282.0781 | $282.08 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.88 | 5.510% | $246.7668 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.82 | 3.355% | $215.8259 | $215.83 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.57 | 10.399% | $203.7634 | $203.76 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.93 | 8.312% | $6.4229 | $6.42 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.37 | 5.814% | $23.6706 | $23.67 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.32 | 3.800% | $153.9562 | $153.96 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.33 | $1,132.4839 | $1,132.49 | $1,132.45 | $1,132.60 | |