| 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 | $215.88 | 4.847% | $226.3437 | $226.34 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.37 | 7.606% | $151.0465 | $151.05 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.83 | 10.851% | $204.8859 | $204.89 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.30 | 7.712% | $263.1404 | $263.14 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.27 | 12.856% | $266.6449 | $266.64 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.77 | 7.388% | $170.4999 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.69 | 13.765% | $7.6109 | $7.61 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.11 | $1,290.1722 | $1,290.17 | $1,290.20 | $1,290.00 | |