| 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 | $241.78 | 4.570% | $252.8293 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.97 | 8.106% | $264.8273 | $264.83 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.69 | 7.785% | $43.8577 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.63 | 12.713% | $277.9841 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.86 | 5.568% | $193.0416 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.67 | 11.504% | $234.9055 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.55 | 4.653% | $226.6261 | $226.63 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,384.15 | $1,494.0716 | $1,494.08 | $1,494.15 | $1,494.00 | |