| 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 | $231.88 | 4.579% | $242.4978 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.96 | 5.363% | $74.7656 | $74.77 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.63 | 8.760% | $220.3804 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.40 | 9.584% | $152.7601 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.74 | 10.513% | $225.1592 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.72 | 5.261% | $263.9104 | $263.91 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.66 | 11.422% | $125.528 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.99 | $1,305.0015 | $1,305.01 | $1,305.00 | $1,305.10 | |