| 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 | $225.37 | 6.575% | $240.1881 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.69 | 6.165% | $136.6237 | $136.62 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.78 | 12.208% | $266.8082 | $266.81 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.43 | 3.119% | $218.0245 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.67 | 9.294% | $71.7734 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.47 | 9.518% | $192.1712 | $192.17 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.90 | 11.589% | $240.9207 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,260.31 | $1,366.5098 | $1,366.50 | $1,366.40 | $1,366.50 | |