| 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 | $224.29 | 7.783% | $241.7465 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.56 | 5.168% | $219.3384 | $219.34 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.28 | 7.799% | $226.6797 | $226.68 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.70 | 5.379% | $244.1631 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.95 | 12.392% | $97.7248 | $97.72 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.96 | 8.671% | $79.2864 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.68 | 8.659% | $162.6408 | $162.64 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.42 | $1,271.5797 | $1,271.58 | $1,271.60 | $1,271.50 | |