| 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 | $242.70 | 3.296% | $250.6994 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.58 | 6.699% | $130.7916 | $130.79 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.25 | 10.857% | $268.5511 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.75 | 7.567% | $229.9245 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.38 | 9.292% | $130.4728 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.97 | 6.636% | $175.9174 | $175.92 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.28 | 7.360% | $221.4622 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,311.91 | $1,407.8190 | $1,407.81 | $1,407.75 | $1,407.90 | |