| 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 | $241.58 | 4.633% | $252.7724 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.33 | 9.771% | $190.2661 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.38 | 12.230% | $210.2966 | $210.30 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.83 | 9.151% | $88.2268 | $88.23 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.76 | 8.715% | $234.5635 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.38 | 5.163% | $223.3452 | $223.35 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.94 | 3.836% | $74.6996 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.20 | $1,274.1702 | $1,274.18 | $1,274.15 | $1,274.20 | |