| 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 | $232.83 | 9.294% | $254.4692 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.33 | 5.315% | $236.2531 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.55 | 5.512% | $230.5965 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.47 | 11.289% | $136.2956 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.69 | 9.597% | $242.9656 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.73 | 10.472% | $49.4141 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.38 | 4.219% | $134.8385 | $134.84 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.98 | $1,284.8326 | $1,284.84 | $1,284.80 | $1,284.90 | |