| 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 | $242.55 | 6.499% | $258.3133 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.59 | 3.449% | $182.6806 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.84 | 6.460% | $140.3569 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.72 | 8.611% | $83.3264 | $83.33 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.53 | 12.752% | $274.5849 | $274.58 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.84 | 12.523% | $31.3264 | $31.33 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.50 | 9.474% | $218.4006 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.57 | $1,188.9891 | $1,188.99 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.00 | |