| 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 | $231.53 | 4.284% | $241.4487 | $241.45 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.29 | 7.284% | $191.2766 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.77 | 12.460% | $275.2683 | $275.27 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.57 | 4.442% | $177.1023 | $177.10 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.54 | 13.698% | $104.0791 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.56 | 7.589% | $186.7315 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.65 | 8.805% | $42.0531 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.91 | $1,217.9596 | $1,217.96 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.00 | |