| 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 | $234.32 | 5.563% | $247.3552 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.79 | 6.296% | $160.2837 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.45 | 13.358% | $268.035 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.84 | 5.674% | $258.7322 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.66 | 12.442% | $205.3866 | $205.39 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.68 | 6.854% | $42.3997 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.70 | 6.673% | $208.7591 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.44 | $1,390.9515 | $1,390.96 | $1,391.00 | $1,391.00 | |