| 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 | $240.85 | 7.263% | $258.3429 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.29 | 5.479% | $192.2777 | $192.28 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.98 | 8.382% | $59.5884 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.71 | 11.455% | $279.4288 | $279.43 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.48 | 5.518% | $17.3894 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.65 | 5.211% | $122.7286 | $122.73 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.70 | 7.804% | $205.5822 | $205.58 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.66 | $1,135.3380 | $1,135.34 | $1,135.45 | $1,135.30 | |