| 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 | $242.99 | 13.706% | $276.2942 | $276.29 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.30 | 6.837% | $264.2079 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.38 | 4.287% | $240.2564 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.39 | 8.202% | $190.8575 | $190.86 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.87 | 6.555% | $145.8418 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.86 | 5.547% | $45.2374 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.58 | 10.603% | $70.3214 | $70.32 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.37 | $1,233.0166 | $1,233.02 | $1,233.00 | $1,233.00 | |