| 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 | $225.28 | 5.329% | $237.2852 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.46 | 10.821% | $274.2376 | $274.24 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.60 | 7.550% | $201.7638 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.74 | 13.582% | $250.7209 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.60 | 7.805% | $194.6958 | $194.70 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.91 | 6.845% | $164.4451 | $164.45 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.73 | 9.276% | $264.1529 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,457.32 | $1,587.3013 | $1,587.31 | $1,587.30 | $1,587.30 | |