| 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 | $210.81 | 12.459% | $237.0748 | $237.07 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.69 | 6.350% | $210.2433 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.29 | 8.859% | $136.3894 | $136.39 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.33 | 4.141% | $93.0292 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.79 | 9.728% | $158.8752 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.73 | 4.461% | $257.7366 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.79 | 7.826% | $185.2343 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.43 | $1,278.5828 | $1,278.58 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.50 | |