| 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 | $236.65 | 4.563% | $247.4483 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.42 | 10.517% | $261.2843 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.97 | 6.218% | $232.5856 | $232.59 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.73 | 9.242% | $220.3739 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.53 | 8.531% | $29.8786 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.32 | 12.229% | $161.9689 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.48 | 12.585% | $208.8227 | $208.82 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.10 | $1,362.3623 | $1,362.36 | $1,362.35 | $1,362.40 | |