| 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 | $244.75 | 8.443% | $265.4142 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.95 | 11.671% | $219.936 | $219.94 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.94 | 12.752% | $237.8391 | $237.84 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.78 | 13.336% | $189.0218 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.37 | 11.833% | $275.523 | $275.52 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.36 | 13.669% | $74.2941 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.95 | 9.671% | $26.2662 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.10 | $1,288.2944 | $1,288.29 | $1,288.25 | $1,288.20 | |