| 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 | $228.25 | 6.313% | $242.6594 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.25 | 7.358% | $152.7168 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.78 | 13.332% | $253.6143 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.44 | 11.744% | $203.8658 | $203.87 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.25 | 12.805% | $252.9652 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.54 | 13.591% | $185.7667 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.37 | 8.171% | $229.7228 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,376.88 | $1,521.3110 | $1,521.32 | $1,521.20 | $1,521.40 | |