| 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 | $230.26 | 10.515% | $254.4718 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.66 | 13.733% | $71.2651 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.45 | 6.550% | $197.597 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.59 | 10.172% | $272.7749 | $272.77 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.43 | 8.310% | $203.0054 | $203.01 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.56 | 12.398% | $98.4157 | $98.42 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.98 | 3.105% | $250.5245 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.93 | $1,348.0544 | $1,348.06 | $1,347.95 | $1,348.10 | |