| 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 | $216.64 | 7.308% | $232.4721 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.86 | 7.225% | $260.4066 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.38 | 13.295% | $146.5811 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.86 | 10.536% | $124.7509 | $124.75 | $124.75 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.42 | 5.208% | $75.1396 | $75.14 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.82 | 3.614% | $249.5232 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.28 | 7.638% | $253.2507 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.26 | $1,342.1242 | $1,342.12 | $1,342.10 | $1,342.20 | |