| 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 | $249.94 | 5.104% | $262.6969 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.38 | 5.220% | $241.3536 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.72 | 10.616% | $257.4256 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.34 | 12.231% | $14.9716 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.98 | 3.539% | $233.9774 | $233.98 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.34 | 8.252% | $140.0131 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.63 | 12.770% | $132.6514 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.33 | $1,283.0896 | $1,283.09 | $1,283.10 | $1,283.20 | |