| 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 | $235.33 | 3.486% | $243.5336 | $243.53 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.30 | 12.519% | $110.6062 | $110.61 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.65 | 4.309% | $91.4268 | $91.43 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.84 | 8.226% | $213.0321 | $213.03 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.68 | 8.815% | $272.7774 | $272.78 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.43 | 6.652% | $46.319 | $46.32 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.87 | 3.288% | $90.7592 | $90.76 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.10 | $1,068.4543 | $1,068.46 | $1,068.50 | $1,068.40 | |