| 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 | $230.90 | 5.702% | $244.0659 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.45 | 11.359% | $278.8986 | $278.90 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.28 | 10.607% | $96.5378 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.55 | 13.736% | $220.136 | $220.14 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.82 | 9.380% | $100.4327 | $100.43 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.95 | 9.679% | $53.6879 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.37 | 9.264% | $259.36 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.32 | $1,253.1189 | $1,253.13 | $1,253.15 | $1,253.10 | |