| 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 | $242.64 | 6.451% | $258.2927 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.38 | 7.557% | $239.1853 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.34 | 13.819% | $255.3415 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.74 | 13.497% | $162.0056 | $162.01 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.40 | 10.719% | $133.3057 | $133.31 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.40 | 5.697% | $188.5634 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.34 | 11.127% | $97.0583 | $97.06 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.24 | $1,333.7525 | $1,333.76 | $1,333.75 | $1,333.80 | |