| 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 | $249.92 | 13.333% | $283.2418 | $283.24 | $283.25 | $283.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.91 | 5.735% | $106.6972 | $106.70 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.70 | 12.759% | $211.6486 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.95 | 6.373% | $243.541 | $243.54 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.35 | 7.864% | $239.8356 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.30 | 13.362% | $169.2495 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.82 | 5.476% | $95.7933 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.95 | $1,350.0070 | $1,350.01 | $1,350.05 | $1,349.80 | |