| 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 | $247.66 | 13.758% | $281.7331 | $281.73 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.71 | 7.156% | $236.504 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.93 | 11.264% | $133.4389 | $133.44 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.96 | 4.499% | $240.3059 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.51 | 4.626% | $98.882 | $98.88 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.55 | 12.832% | $278.1873 | $278.19 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.29 | 9.619% | $160.3616 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.61 | $1,429.4128 | $1,429.41 | $1,429.45 | $1,429.40 | |