| 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 | $230.78 | 9.368% | $252.3995 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.94 | 5.550% | $238.4797 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.42 | 6.269% | $147.0975 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.81 | 10.863% | $254.7743 | $254.77 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.47 | 12.116% | $167.5798 | $167.58 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.93 | 4.726% | $170.6301 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.98 | 11.368% | $190.417 | $190.42 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,308.33 | $1,421.3779 | $1,421.38 | $1,421.40 | $1,421.40 | |