| 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 | $228.79 | 6.349% | $243.3159 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.30 | 9.376% | $208.1425 | $208.14 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.68 | 7.669% | $181.6161 | $181.62 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.68 | 12.335% | $85.0151 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.90 | 11.432% | $245.039 | $245.04 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.36 | 11.170% | $169.3786 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.75 | 8.850% | $266.4104 | $266.41 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.46 | $1,398.9176 | $1,398.93 | $1,398.90 | $1,398.80 | |