| 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 | $220.42 | 7.687% | $237.3637 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.25 | 13.207% | $215.3763 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.46 | 8.383% | $156.5701 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.50 | 11.242% | $233.052 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.76 | 11.442% | $261.6212 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.53 | 4.801% | $236.3577 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.93 | 8.272% | $241.3708 | $241.37 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,447.85 | $1,581.7118 | $1,581.71 | $1,581.65 | $1,581.90 | |