| 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 | $247.71 | 3.443% | $256.2387 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.57 | 5.593% | $186.4456 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.52 | 4.710% | $147.1385 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.72 | 10.679% | $126.9709 | $126.97 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.29 | 10.835% | $215.3413 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.38 | 6.810% | $224.7069 | $224.71 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.67 | 12.231% | $274.5956 | $274.60 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,328.86 | $1,431.4375 | $1,431.45 | $1,431.45 | $1,431.30 | |