| 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 | $235.81 | 9.181% | $257.4597 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.87 | 7.800% | $258.5799 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.99 | 7.292% | $183.4586 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.63 | 3.602% | $198.5325 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.79 | 4.494% | $220.2629 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.42 | 10.651% | $7.1038 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.82 | 11.231% | $214.4756 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.33 | $1,339.8730 | $1,339.87 | $1,339.90 | $1,340.00 | |