| 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 | $230.51 | 5.544% | $243.2895 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.76 | 7.509% | $266.3643 | $266.36 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.55 | 5.470% | $249.4893 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.80 | 7.373% | $149.0337 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.31 | 4.369% | $50.4207 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.72 | 6.779% | $157.7339 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.32 | 11.272% | $234.0273 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.97 | $1,350.3587 | $1,350.35 | $1,350.40 | $1,350.30 | |