| 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 | $230.75 | 6.286% | $245.2549 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.39 | 11.328% | $158.5199 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.84 | 5.387% | $139.9961 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.96 | 12.289% | $71.82 | $71.82 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.33 | 4.663% | $216.9978 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.54 | 12.228% | $251.9968 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.43 | 11.629% | $213.6914 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.24 | $1,298.2769 | $1,298.28 | $1,298.25 | $1,298.30 | |