| 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 | $212.92 | 9.219% | $232.5491 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.67 | 3.712% | $254.7893 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.90 | 7.862% | $239.3458 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.88 | 3.147% | $195.8555 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.66 | 7.853% | $248.7737 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.90 | 4.374% | $60.4325 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.88 | 3.644% | $255.8763 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,405.81 | $1,487.6222 | $1,487.63 | $1,487.65 | $1,487.60 | |