| 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 | $231.77 | 4.779% | $242.8463 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.69 | 5.737% | $207.9741 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.61 | 12.261% | $266.7434 | $266.74 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.44 | 4.767% | $208.9473 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.79 | 13.458% | $282.2722 | $282.27 | $282.25 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.44 | 6.704% | $157.3244 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.73 | 11.558% | $86.714 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,339.47 | $1,452.8217 | $1,452.81 | $1,452.75 | $1,452.70 | |