| 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 | $233.85 | 7.451% | $251.2742 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.97 | 13.437% | $85.0437 | $85.04 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.81 | 9.843% | $58.0081 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.48 | 13.582% | $160.6958 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.31 | 5.223% | $244.4436 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.69 | 9.513% | $266.8722 | $266.87 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.67 | 13.558% | $182.4536 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.78 | $1,248.7912 | $1,248.78 | $1,248.75 | $1,248.80 | |