| 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 | $228.30 | 8.797% | $248.3836 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.38 | 7.837% | $253.8267 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.82 | 13.796% | $180.7308 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.84 | 9.236% | $78.4751 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.74 | 12.313% | $268.1361 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.58 | 12.718% | $183.2569 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.40 | 4.389% | $174.7472 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,263.06 | $1,387.5564 | $1,387.57 | $1,387.65 | $1,387.50 | |