| 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 | $243.27 | 5.776% | $257.3213 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.72 | 3.861% | $257.2845 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.59 | 5.624% | $228.771 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.56 | 9.422% | $90.3388 | $90.34 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.74 | 13.151% | $140.013 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.70 | 4.379% | $248.1089 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.80 | 5.684% | $260.8281 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,398.38 | $1,482.6656 | $1,482.66 | $1,482.65 | $1,482.60 | |