| 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 | $230.39 | 8.623% | $250.2565 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.56 | 3.397% | $204.2711 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.94 | 11.538% | $205.163 | $205.16 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.73 | 8.722% | $142.1323 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.98 | 3.119% | $227.8724 | $227.87 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.36 | 11.469% | $138.6228 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.27 | 12.121% | $76.545 | $76.55 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.23 | $1,244.8631 | $1,244.86 | $1,244.80 | $1,244.90 | |