| 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 | $229.41 | 3.689% | $237.8729 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.90 | 5.671% | $164.7411 | $164.74 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.79 | 11.510% | $279.6559 | $279.66 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.66 | 12.699% | $158.5224 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.41 | 12.182% | $149.662 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.49 | 7.855% | $58.7702 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.90 | 6.654% | $217.4675 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.56 | $1,266.6920 | $1,266.69 | $1,266.60 | $1,266.80 | |