| 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 | $240.41 | 9.304% | $262.7777 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.27 | 9.218% | $145.5548 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.97 | 6.756% | $187.8585 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.78 | 4.224% | $15.4043 | $15.40 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.62 | 10.114% | $271.5631 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.75 | 13.420% | $254.9115 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.79 | 10.651% | $244.3063 | $244.31 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.59 | $1,382.3762 | $1,382.37 | $1,382.35 | $1,382.50 | |