| 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 | $229.25 | 9.233% | $250.4167 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.54 | 3.831% | $215.4909 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.82 | 6.333% | $22.1385 | $22.14 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.46 | 5.461% | $262.0284 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.59 | 5.615% | $247.7622 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.68 | 5.384% | $204.1077 | $204.11 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.44 | 5.211% | $135.133 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,262.78 | $1,337.0774 | $1,337.08 | $1,337.10 | $1,337.00 | |