| 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 | $246.57 | 11.419% | $274.7258 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.76 | 7.708% | $202.2325 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.28 | 10.752% | $277.1901 | $277.19 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.50 | 9.529% | $117.7437 | $117.74 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.67 | 10.116% | $93.2352 | $93.24 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.98 | 13.678% | $284.1723 | $284.17 | $284.15 | $284.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.60 | 10.625% | $171.0263 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.36 | $1,420.3259 | $1,420.33 | $1,420.40 | $1,420.20 | |