| 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 | $230.60 | 5.699% | $243.7419 | $243.74 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.59 | 13.403% | $259.2279 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.41 | 13.365% | $95.6914 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.51 | 9.189% | $30.0379 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.75 | 12.599% | $249.6883 | $249.69 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.57 | 6.700% | $126.5142 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.78 | 5.545% | $208.7469 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.21 | $1,213.6485 | $1,213.65 | $1,213.70 | $1,213.50 | |