| 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 | $241.52 | 5.202% | $254.0839 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.36 | 8.637% | $230.7015 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.45 | 8.729% | $191.8523 | $191.85 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.75 | 11.795% | $50.0283 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.48 | 13.764% | $224.6611 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.71 | 11.181% | $160.89 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.44 | 9.491% | $152.6743 | $152.67 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.71 | $1,264.8914 | $1,264.88 | $1,264.90 | $1,265.00 | |