| 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 | $225.40 | 5.864% | $238.6175 | $238.62 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.71 | 7.687% | $177.3713 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.36 | 12.759% | $273.2827 | $273.28 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.94 | 9.535% | $80.9902 | $80.99 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.68 | 10.133% | $241.9402 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.72 | 7.468% | $221.0832 | $221.08 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.70 | 11.848% | $17.5601 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.51 | $1,250.8452 | $1,250.84 | $1,250.85 | $1,250.90 | |