| 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 | $218.71 | 10.354% | $241.3552 | $241.36 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.72 | 3.651% | $238.1071 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.60 | 4.626% | $219.2961 | $219.30 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.90 | 8.244% | $81.0748 | $81.07 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.50 | 7.767% | $152.4903 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.32 | 3.714% | $250.2826 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.91 | 5.530% | $102.2691 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.66 | $1,284.8752 | $1,284.88 | $1,284.85 | $1,285.00 | |