| 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 | $230.50 | 10.303% | $254.2484 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.47 | 4.685% | $258.0171 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.79 | 10.807% | $211.4087 | $211.41 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.80 | 13.827% | $204.6609 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.65 | 12.352% | $246.7812 | $246.78 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.49 | 3.775% | $67.9622 | $67.96 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.47 | 6.570% | $147.5675 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.17 | $1,390.6460 | $1,390.65 | $1,390.60 | $1,390.70 | |