| 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 | $211.39 | 7.780% | $227.8361 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.45 | 7.384% | $260.3525 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.80 | 8.844% | $160.8714 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.87 | 6.246% | $40.2354 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.29 | 13.551% | $163.8427 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.77 | 13.675% | $207.7638 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.28 | 8.778% | $226.5628 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.85 | $1,287.4647 | $1,287.46 | $1,287.45 | $1,287.50 | |