| 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 | $227.46 | 8.750% | $247.3628 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.58 | 8.662% | $151.6704 | $151.67 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.96 | 9.415% | $146.5723 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.42 | 11.713% | $278.6346 | $278.63 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.41 | 5.106% | $240.0726 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.44 | 5.235% | $246.7129 | $246.71 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.92 | 10.401% | $182.0733 | $182.07 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,378.19 | $1,493.0989 | $1,493.08 | $1,493.00 | $1,493.20 | |