| 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 | $215.93 | 12.251% | $242.3836 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.92 | 13.616% | $257.8174 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.68 | 3.752% | $215.4722 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.97 | 6.263% | $210.3689 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.27 | 12.361% | $107.0463 | $107.05 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.91 | 8.477% | $238.5518 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.76 | 13.497% | $258.5008 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.44 | $1,530.1410 | $1,530.14 | $1,530.10 | $1,530.20 | |