| 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 | $241.66 | 5.250% | $254.3472 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.65 | 5.204% | $90.1072 | $90.11 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.79 | 7.828% | $227.2906 | $227.29 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.71 | 13.722% | $170.2532 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.75 | 9.456% | $129.979 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.38 | 7.292% | $252.5439 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.27 | 13.653% | $284.4394 | $284.44 | $284.45 | $284.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.21 | $1,408.9605 | $1,408.96 | $1,409.00 | $1,408.90 | |