| 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 | $230.36 | 7.258% | $247.0795 | $247.08 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.72 | 11.852% | $250.2353 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.51 | 13.599% | $258.4491 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.49 | 11.412% | $208.8864 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.78 | 10.631% | $141.3643 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.43 | 5.444% | $93.2441 | $93.24 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.81 | 4.258% | $125.9541 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.10 | $1,325.2128 | $1,325.21 | $1,325.25 | $1,325.20 | |