| 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 | $228.29 | 8.648% | $248.0325 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.31 | 11.716% | $278.5192 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.30 | 10.630% | $155.2139 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.80 | 6.851% | $209.2143 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.65 | 8.679% | $248.4945 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.64 | 8.732% | $57.2365 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.46 | 10.732% | $233.0466 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.45 | $1,429.7575 | $1,429.75 | $1,429.75 | $1,429.60 | |