| 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 | $225.42 | 6.600% | $240.2977 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.60 | 6.320% | $157.9915 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.54 | 12.794% | $265.675 | $265.68 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.71 | 11.425% | $232.5551 | $232.56 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.86 | 4.206% | $232.2335 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.83 | 4.398% | $218.0143 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.83 | 7.575% | $29.9381 | $29.94 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.79 | $1,376.7052 | $1,376.71 | $1,376.75 | $1,376.70 | |