| 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 | $223.67 | 6.171% | $237.4727 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.71 | 13.190% | $275.8553 | $275.86 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.28 | 6.142% | $259.2837 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.60 | 8.444% | $216.4542 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.81 | 9.728% | $130.3678 | $130.37 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.59 | 3.710% | $162.3995 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.42 | 11.842% | $8.2987 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.08 | $1,290.1319 | $1,290.13 | $1,290.10 | $1,290.30 | |