| 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 | $227.91 | 12.842% | $257.1782 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.37 | 8.839% | $214.8155 | $214.82 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.74 | 5.265% | $248.1517 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.34 | 3.229% | $147.9684 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.96 | 5.390% | $72.6769 | $72.68 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.62 | 7.252% | $154.0353 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.56 | 11.293% | $248.8066 | $248.81 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.50 | $1,343.6326 | $1,343.65 | $1,343.65 | $1,343.70 | |