| 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 | $243.54 | 7.741% | $262.3924 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.66 | 13.782% | $238.5553 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.62 | 8.648% | $147.3484 | $147.35 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.89 | 13.585% | $237.2677 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.69 | 6.186% | $45.3308 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.99 | 7.682% | $249.8115 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.28 | 9.668% | $69.3979 | $69.40 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.67 | $1,250.1040 | $1,250.11 | $1,250.10 | $1,250.10 | |