| 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 | $229.91 | 6.224% | $244.2196 | $244.22 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.35 | 9.178% | $167.4245 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.29 | 7.871% | $148.0961 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.59 | 10.111% | $85.4351 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.80 | 12.182% | $280.2306 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.31 | 6.747% | $199.9478 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.43 | 6.294% | $263.0032 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.68 | $1,388.3569 | $1,388.36 | $1,388.35 | $1,388.20 | |