| 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 | $221.80 | 4.795% | $232.4353 | $232.44 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.73 | 13.238% | $230.6998 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.57 | 8.192% | $182.3793 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.44 | 11.872% | $136.9761 | $136.98 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.64 | 12.306% | $109.6556 | $109.66 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.40 | 3.197% | $237.7659 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.68 | 6.322% | $262.2751 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.26 | $1,392.1871 | $1,392.21 | $1,392.25 | $1,392.30 | |