| 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 | $223.27 | 8.474% | $242.1899 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.42 | 7.522% | $201.5177 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.26 | 6.405% | $259.9049 | $259.90 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.84 | 9.767% | $173.2562 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.32 | 5.270% | $40.3395 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.95 | 6.502% | $192.7154 | $192.72 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.93 | 5.332% | $168.4575 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.99 | $1,278.3811 | $1,278.39 | $1,278.35 | $1,278.40 | |