| 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 | $230.71 | 5.494% | $243.3852 | $243.39 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.26 | 11.325% | $277.4887 | $277.49 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.28 | 12.571% | $281.7427 | $281.74 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.77 | 4.822% | $74.1825 | $74.18 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.79 | 8.668% | $222.5412 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.89 | 11.839% | $240.3308 | $240.33 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.43 | 5.129% | $87.7091 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.13 | $1,427.3802 | $1,427.38 | $1,427.45 | $1,427.30 | |