| 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 | $224.97 | 7.753% | $242.4119 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.26 | 6.107% | $232.6502 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.76 | 9.703% | $83.111 | $83.11 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.99 | 5.224% | $252.5271 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.94 | 3.744% | $28.9861 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.78 | 7.800% | $83.8468 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.43 | 12.247% | $264.2631 | $264.26 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.13 | $1,187.7962 | $1,187.80 | $1,187.80 | $1,187.80 | |