| 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 | $217.74 | 12.646% | $245.2754 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.48 | 5.428% | $54.2743 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.44 | 8.244% | $248.355 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.54 | 6.674% | $147.7862 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.69 | 9.789% | $260.9575 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.97 | 7.356% | $196.4293 | $196.43 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.51 | 13.189% | $268.8352 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,295.37 | $1,421.9129 | $1,421.93 | $1,421.95 | $1,422.00 | |