| 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 | $238.45 | 9.275% | $260.5662 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.50 | 5.195% | $75.2144 | $75.21 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.42 | 10.739% | $177.6475 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.41 | 12.339% | $133.0206 | $133.02 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.90 | 6.549% | $239.6287 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.50 | 5.174% | $240.3226 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.55 | 6.306% | $255.7191 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.73 | $1,382.1191 | $1,382.12 | $1,382.05 | $1,382.00 | |