| 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 | $230.73 | 7.847% | $248.8354 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.53 | 7.724% | $138.4577 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.57 | 12.465% | $260.4352 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.85 | 3.455% | $230.5495 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.60 | 4.677% | $84.3697 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.89 | 9.259% | $184.5275 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.37 | 4.212% | $144.1981 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.54 | $1,291.3731 | $1,291.39 | $1,291.40 | $1,291.30 | |