| 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 | $241.65 | 6.544% | $257.4636 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.58 | 13.873% | $210.1868 | $210.19 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.87 | 8.802% | $147.8293 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.50 | 13.666% | $107.4144 | $107.41 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.72 | 9.262% | $147.1978 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.70 | 12.654% | $23.3194 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.43 | 12.765% | $35.442 | $35.44 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.45 | $928.8533 | $928.85 | $928.85 | $928.80 | |