| 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 | $234.33 | 6.840% | $250.3582 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.70 | 7.325% | $262.6243 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.49 | 12.236% | $194.7182 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.82 | 12.142% | $166.8897 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.80 | 13.646% | $248.6574 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.84 | 9.402% | $117.9791 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.55 | 8.634% | $155.9441 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.53 | $1,397.1710 | $1,397.17 | $1,397.15 | $1,397.20 | |