| 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 | $240.92 | 13.793% | $274.1501 | $274.15 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.78 | 13.215% | $231.8417 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.69 | 12.400% | $207.5916 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.26 | 5.725% | $54.1946 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.83 | 9.821% | $258.9909 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.38 | 8.423% | $155.4569 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.88 | 7.687% | $189.3999 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.74 | $1,371.6257 | $1,371.62 | $1,371.65 | $1,371.70 | |