| 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 | $242.38 | 11.606% | $270.5106 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.41 | 3.544% | $233.3985 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.84 | 8.482% | $247.1654 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.40 | 9.333% | $233.3166 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.98 | 10.364% | $206.3586 | $206.36 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.80 | 5.598% | $130.7303 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.49 | 5.482% | $62.7512 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.30 | $1,384.2312 | $1,384.24 | $1,384.20 | $1,384.30 | |