| 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 | $224.38 | 7.575% | $241.3768 | $241.38 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.81 | 9.674% | $178.5602 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.98 | 4.545% | $147.3875 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.88 | 3.160% | $45.2666 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.93 | 3.430% | $136.4552 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.54 | 6.634% | $263.9618 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.43 | 6.278% | $236.3942 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.95 | $1,249.4023 | $1,249.41 | $1,249.40 | $1,249.60 | |