| 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 | $241.30 | 13.714% | $274.3919 | $274.39 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.27 | 5.674% | $185.2148 | $185.21 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.79 | 3.573% | $255.6078 | $255.61 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.51 | 12.268% | $250.9302 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.39 | 6.560% | $236.9788 | $236.98 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.99 | 3.565% | $218.5118 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.31 | 12.174% | $277.4175 | $277.42 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,567.56 | $1,699.0528 | $1,699.05 | $1,699.05 | $1,699.00 | |