| 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 | $78.68 | 4.549% | $82.2592 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.38 | 7.862% | $191.3256 | $191.33 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.67 | 7.751% | $176.3561 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.30 | 3.788% | $249.4026 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.58 | 7.631% | $145.9261 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.79 | 9.655% | $131.3557 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.51 | 6.745% | $265.272 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.91 | $1,241.8973 | $1,241.91 | $1,241.90 | $1,242.00 | |