| 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 | $214.52 | 7.405% | $230.4052 | $230.41 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.49 | 7.703% | $210.5486 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.80 | 10.768% | $172.5765 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.84 | 9.270% | $124.393 | $124.39 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.49 | 5.494% | $215.7247 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.28 | 11.656% | $260.4711 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.86 | 12.473% | $240.5348 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,331.28 | $1,454.6539 | $1,454.65 | $1,454.65 | $1,454.60 | |