| 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 | $244.88 | 13.636% | $278.2718 | $278.27 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.34 | 7.345% | $139.9135 | $139.91 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.61 | 9.208% | $234.3713 | $234.37 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.62 | 9.629% | $224.3229 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.52 | 7.583% | $7.0144 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.63 | 4.515% | $246.2687 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.85 | 3.843% | $211.684 | $211.68 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.45 | $1,341.8466 | $1,341.83 | $1,341.75 | $1,341.90 | |