| 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 | $226.98 | 12.286% | $254.8668 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.40 | 3.260% | $90.2492 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.58 | 6.345% | $138.8653 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.46 | 11.853% | $31.8334 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.52 | 3.866% | $148.0298 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.79 | 8.425% | $147.2303 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.25 | 7.815% | $242.8533 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.98 | $1,053.9281 | $1,053.93 | $1,053.95 | $1,053.90 | |