| 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 | $241.28 | 6.616% | $257.2431 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.93 | 8.253% | $151.4784 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.54 | 3.824% | $197.8262 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.39 | 9.368% | $242.1298 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.33 | 13.617% | $143.5324 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.36 | 11.280% | $88.3118 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.57 | 10.718% | $161.1722 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.40 | $1,241.6939 | $1,241.69 | $1,241.75 | $1,241.60 | |