| 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 | $240.62 | 5.683% | $254.2944 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.29 | 6.645% | $205.0677 | $205.07 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.83 | 7.115% | $242.969 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.84 | 3.312% | $127.9416 | $127.94 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.81 | 12.503% | $30.1621 | $30.16 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.37 | 8.234% | $48.0234 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.60 | 8.843% | $222.6928 | $222.69 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.36 | $1,131.1510 | $1,131.14 | $1,131.10 | $1,131.20 | |