| 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 | $238.39 | 6.874% | $254.7769 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.49 | 12.800% | $280.2967 | $280.30 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.95 | 12.320% | $224.5838 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.42 | 10.270% | $138.3006 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.35 | 3.839% | $93.8185 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.36 | 8.716% | $53.6622 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.40 | 6.449% | $110.0683 | $110.07 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.36 | $1,155.5070 | $1,155.51 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.60 | |