| 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 | $244.60 | 11.385% | $272.4477 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.77 | 4.521% | $206.7112 | $206.71 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.81 | 6.370% | $214.6653 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.82 | 8.390% | $238.2629 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.36 | 11.109% | $264.8394 | $264.84 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.40 | 11.318% | $169.6486 | $169.65 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.55 | 13.289% | $224.9353 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,453.31 | $1,591.5104 | $1,591.52 | $1,591.50 | $1,591.40 | |