| 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 | $229.25 | 7.815% | $247.1659 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.80 | 5.611% | $254.3113 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.70 | 6.255% | $266.3813 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.40 | 6.620% | $257.3807 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.43 | 3.815% | $80.384 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.69 | 7.618% | $154.6363 | $154.64 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.74 | 7.303% | $17.9625 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.01 | $1,278.2220 | $1,278.22 | $1,278.25 | $1,278.30 | |