| 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 | $249.40 | 13.380% | $282.7697 | $282.77 | $282.75 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.81 | 11.764% | $259.0801 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.56 | 13.115% | $183.8797 | $183.88 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.46 | 8.710% | $146.1715 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.29 | 7.726% | $233.0006 | $233.00 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.78 | 12.627% | $123.6419 | $123.64 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.96 | 5.671% | $264.1352 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.26 | $1,492.6787 | $1,492.68 | $1,492.70 | $1,492.70 | |