| 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 | $241.70 | 6.425% | $257.2292 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.57 | 8.641% | $157.0623 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.46 | 7.589% | $72.5795 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.60 | 6.810% | $230.2824 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.50 | 9.695% | $235.2958 | $235.30 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.40 | 13.160% | $166.7978 | $166.80 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.71 | 10.585% | $213.1084 | $213.11 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.94 | $1,332.3554 | $1,332.36 | $1,332.40 | $1,332.40 | |