| 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 | $230.87 | 7.563% | $248.3307 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.61 | 8.579% | $161.3593 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.67 | 10.746% | $238.8459 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.41 | 6.843% | $77.365 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.68 | 6.854% | $147.1166 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.65 | 5.643% | $140.1354 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.51 | 8.584% | $244.8678 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.40 | $1,258.0207 | $1,258.04 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.00 | |