| 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 | $250.70 | 13.295% | $284.0306 | $284.03 | $284.05 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.92 | 4.269% | $131.2955 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.89 | 4.550% | $228.8495 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.32 | 8.373% | $147.7341 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.98 | 13.434% | $55.56 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.48 | 9.752% | $196.9829 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.87 | 5.450% | $119.0214 | $119.02 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.16 | $1,163.4740 | $1,163.47 | $1,163.50 | $1,163.40 | |