| 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 | $244.56 | 5.148% | $257.1499 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.96 | 7.186% | $236.8382 | $236.84 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.85 | 7.872% | $265.2033 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.46 | 9.684% | $186.9673 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.31 | 3.142% | $233.4207 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.54 | 10.440% | $151.8992 | $151.90 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.74 | 3.372% | $97.9346 | $97.93 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,340.42 | $1,429.4132 | $1,429.41 | $1,429.40 | $1,429.30 | |