| 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 | $237.99 | 7.304% | $255.3728 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.69 | 9.672% | $219.004 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.47 | 4.560% | $168.833 | $168.83 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.39 | 10.743% | $268.43 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.63 | 10.821% | $214.5827 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.32 | 11.706% | $45.0399 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.36 | 3.623% | $145.4452 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.85 | $1,316.7076 | $1,316.70 | $1,316.75 | $1,316.60 | |