| 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 | $237.27 | 8.671% | $257.8437 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.44 | 3.197% | $155.2496 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.82 | 5.116% | $221.6056 | $221.61 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.45 | 7.495% | $247.7222 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.31 | 5.396% | $249.0613 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.61 | 10.337% | $11.7068 | $11.71 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.61 | 13.868% | $217.0438 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,266.51 | $1,360.2330 | $1,360.23 | $1,360.20 | $1,360.10 | |