| 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 | $248.40 | 13.543% | $282.0408 | $282.04 | $282.05 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.65 | 13.720% | $159.9472 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.50 | 5.522% | $237.9521 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.58 | 12.835% | $97.6925 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.33 | 10.867% | $257.5773 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.80 | 12.627% | $241.9228 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.42 | 13.412% | $96.8765 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.68 | $1,374.0092 | $1,374.01 | $1,374.05 | $1,374.00 | |