| 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 | $222.28 | 8.600% | $241.3961 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.39 | 7.635% | $171.5594 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.69 | 6.362% | $183.6765 | $183.68 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.92 | 12.582% | $133.8825 | $133.88 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.90 | 6.637% | $260.0876 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.83 | 11.252% | $252.3529 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.83 | 10.205% | $144.1812 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.84 | $1,387.1362 | $1,387.14 | $1,387.20 | $1,387.30 | |