| 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 | $233.25 | 4.727% | $244.2757 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.51 | 7.200% | $151.6987 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.54 | 8.609% | $211.2879 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.97 | 12.807% | $136.4626 | $136.46 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.89 | 6.789% | $62.888 | $62.89 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.84 | 6.832% | $248.7476 | $248.75 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.70 | 4.374% | $259.5781 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.70 | $1,314.9386 | $1,314.95 | $1,315.00 | $1,315.00 | |