| 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 | $242.27 | 8.709% | $263.3693 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.61 | 5.692% | $240.5656 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.93 | 5.754% | $228.3546 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.62 | 6.817% | $11.344 | $11.34 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.87 | 10.749% | $218.0316 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.95 | 11.194% | $138.9369 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.75 | 7.451% | $157.6843 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.00 | $1,258.2863 | $1,258.28 | $1,258.30 | $1,258.30 | |