| 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 | $225.25 | 8.435% | $244.2498 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.70 | 10.718% | $248.7833 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.75 | 13.125% | $224.8359 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.43 | 5.830% | $207.8819 | $207.88 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.98 | 9.132% | $147.3064 | $147.31 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.68 | 9.508% | $195.6689 | $195.67 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.49 | 9.439% | $258.8123 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,395.28 | $1,527.5385 | $1,527.54 | $1,527.55 | $1,527.50 | |