| 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 | $230.94 | 5.438% | $243.4985 | $243.50 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.81 | 11.321% | $215.7512 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.78 | 6.470% | $113.6887 | $113.69 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.35 | 6.561% | $259.3162 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.54 | 12.687% | $244.0124 | $244.01 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.50 | 5.635% | $151.5862 | $151.59 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.94 | 8.607% | $28.1727 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.86 | $1,256.0259 | $1,256.03 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.10 | |