| 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 | $218.54 | 7.850% | $235.6954 | $235.70 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.47 | 6.111% | $239.2485 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.84 | 12.452% | $262.9578 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.34 | 4.580% | $237.7522 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.52 | 4.152% | $119.2749 | $119.27 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.43 | 5.719% | $156.9187 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.48 | 13.316% | $147.8547 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,298.62 | $1,399.7022 | $1,399.70 | $1,399.65 | $1,399.80 | |