| 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 | $200.59 | 13.834% | $228.3396 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.33 | 4.582% | $254.4794 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.78 | 12.371% | $257.0824 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.39 | 5.508% | $114.3601 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.34 | 13.546% | $157.0795 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.49 | 3.355% | $13.9426 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.73 | 9.615% | $17.2424 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.65 | $1,042.5260 | $1,042.52 | $1,042.60 | $1,042.50 | |