| 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 | $242.70 | 6.361% | $258.1381 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.60 | 7.721% | $146.0697 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.70 | 3.442% | $237.6063 | $237.61 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.85 | 8.199% | $126.4305 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.66 | 12.788% | $252.2616 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.88 | 7.424% | $141.6708 | $141.67 | $141.65 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.89 | 6.735% | $246.4404 | $246.44 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,311.28 | $1,408.6174 | $1,408.62 | $1,408.60 | $1,408.60 | |