| 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 | $229.54 | 7.230% | $246.1357 | $246.14 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.50 | 13.142% | $201.9585 | $201.96 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.32 | 10.130% | $174.3578 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.27 | 12.823% | $264.3104 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.68 | 10.458% | $138.8236 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.37 | 5.330% | $220.5294 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.48 | 3.217% | $8.7528 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.16 | $1,254.8682 | $1,254.87 | $1,254.85 | $1,254.90 | |