| 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 | $241.53 | 7.123% | $258.7342 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.79 | 6.596% | $265.2002 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.29 | 10.330% | $237.5295 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.97 | 5.629% | $145.7363 | $145.74 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.96 | 8.293% | $97.4204 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.56 | 8.261% | $67.7281 | $67.73 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.30 | 7.542% | $208.9541 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.40 | $1,281.3028 | $1,281.30 | $1,281.35 | $1,281.20 | |