| 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 | $202.63 | 12.722% | $228.4086 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.61 | 10.627% | $245.1605 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.30 | 10.715% | $157.5474 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.86 | 3.741% | $240.5339 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.90 | 4.415% | $164.8713 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.96 | 7.774% | $154.0737 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.98 | 6.489% | $218.2812 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.24 | $1,408.8766 | $1,408.87 | $1,408.85 | $1,408.90 | |