| 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 | $231.35 | 7.812% | $249.4231 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.70 | 8.525% | $148.3537 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.90 | 11.744% | $192.0879 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.75 | 13.685% | $279.3809 | $279.38 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.45 | 10.377% | $119.7039 | $119.70 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.68 | 6.702% | $97.8244 | $97.82 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.55 | 13.427% | $188.9127 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.38 | $1,275.6866 | $1,275.67 | $1,275.65 | $1,275.70 | |