| 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 | $228.31 | 5.730% | $241.3922 | $241.39 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.36 | 13.397% | $279.3648 | $279.36 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.91 | 8.865% | $203.4796 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.45 | 3.415% | $169.0318 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.42 | 11.291% | $82.8228 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.42 | 7.332% | $130.3225 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.48 | 5.656% | $256.1947 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,263.35 | $1,362.6084 | $1,362.59 | $1,362.60 | $1,362.60 | |