| 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 | $232.87 | 13.852% | $265.1272 | $265.13 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.94 | 7.614% | $242.0669 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.83 | 3.335% | $246.795 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.74 | 4.344% | $149.9841 | $149.98 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.34 | 7.575% | $251.0155 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.44 | 10.552% | $260.2836 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.96 | 13.858% | $27.2804 | $27.28 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,333.12 | $1,442.5527 | $1,442.56 | $1,442.60 | $1,442.60 | |