| 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 | $249.77 | 13.651% | $283.8661 | $283.87 | $283.85 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.44 | 6.577% | $80.4017 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.79 | 5.802% | $157.4228 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.49 | 8.521% | $237.1075 | $237.11 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.46 | 13.699% | $274.5376 | $274.54 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.97 | 5.839% | $165.0771 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.59 | 6.422% | $147.4902 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.51 | $1,345.9030 | $1,345.91 | $1,345.90 | $1,345.90 | |