| 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 | $233.41 | 8.500% | $253.2499 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.58 | 4.765% | $240.5195 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.87 | 12.799% | $170.1799 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.82 | 12.683% | $219.529 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.98 | 9.220% | $112.4748 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.80 | 4.725% | $117.0826 | $117.08 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.51 | 7.391% | $243.2514 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.97 | $1,356.2871 | $1,356.28 | $1,356.30 | $1,356.30 | |