| 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 | $250.40 | 12.788% | $282.4212 | $282.42 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.94 | 13.293% | $193.6631 | $193.66 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.31 | 3.493% | $120.3727 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.31 | 3.681% | $225.3092 | $225.31 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.28 | 8.390% | $147.7139 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.40 | 6.421% | $102.5898 | $102.59 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.93 | 4.517% | $161.9282 | $161.93 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.57 | $1,233.9981 | $1,233.99 | $1,233.95 | $1,234.00 | |