| 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 | $231.97 | 13.518% | $263.3277 | $263.33 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.25 | 5.703% | $230.6968 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.51 | 9.830% | $96.1122 | $96.11 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.96 | 7.657% | $148.5236 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.99 | 11.177% | $229.0135 | $229.01 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.66 | 5.755% | $123.3738 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.27 | 3.405% | $157.4548 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.61 | $1,248.5024 | $1,248.49 | $1,248.45 | $1,248.50 | |