| 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 | $240.33 | 5.790% | $254.2451 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.35 | 8.780% | $247.3113 | $247.31 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.88 | 6.842% | $163.34 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.28 | 7.499% | $242.1737 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.95 | 10.623% | $70.7434 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.53 | 5.326% | $221.7428 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.30 | 11.670% | $200.2243 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.62 | $1,399.7806 | $1,399.77 | $1,399.75 | $1,399.60 | |