| 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 | $225.50 | 7.437% | $242.2704 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.63 | 12.657% | $211.3783 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.87 | 6.375% | $93.4717 | $93.47 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.30 | 6.349% | $126.8744 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.65 | 10.762% | $266.5488 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.28 | 11.759% | $247.3003 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.30 | 8.194% | $210.2209 | $210.22 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,276.53 | $1,398.0648 | $1,398.06 | $1,398.00 | $1,398.10 | |