| 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 | $242.60 | 9.415% | $265.4408 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.70 | 13.438% | $148.2635 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.60 | 8.329% | $271.4725 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.78 | 12.299% | $121.0359 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.79 | 10.645% | $224.377 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.77 | 7.427% | $45.9465 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.53 | 12.630% | $247.2566 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.77 | $1,323.7928 | $1,323.80 | $1,323.80 | $1,323.80 | |