| 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 | $226.49 | 4.259% | $236.1362 | $236.14 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.32 | 6.189% | $254.1315 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.81 | 3.213% | $208.2942 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.79 | 8.714% | $171.5398 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.96 | 9.688% | $261.0136 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.41 | 11.279% | $26.0504 | $26.05 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.32 | 9.180% | $144.467 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.10 | $1,301.6327 | $1,301.63 | $1,301.65 | $1,301.60 | |