| 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 | $249.51 | 10.785% | $276.4197 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.47 | 3.441% | $147.3724 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.58 | 7.347% | $260.4024 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.95 | 13.229% | $89.3943 | $89.39 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.52 | 9.866% | $84.0695 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.85 | 4.298% | $88.4969 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.81 | 3.442% | $197.3777 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.69 | $1,143.5329 | $1,143.53 | $1,143.50 | $1,143.60 | |