| 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 | $233.79 | 12.222% | $262.3638 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.83 | 8.747% | $239.0585 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.73 | 8.857% | $231.5715 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.82 | 9.725% | $150.1257 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.87 | 7.189% | $258.1861 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.60 | 7.454% | $235.969 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.58 | 12.471% | $42.2666 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.22 | $1,419.5412 | $1,419.55 | $1,419.50 | $1,419.70 | |