| 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 | $249.85 | 8.793% | $271.8193 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.98 | 8.542% | $219.2331 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.99 | 10.117% | $146.4446 | $146.44 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.76 | 5.347% | $209.3877 | $209.39 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.73 | 5.456% | $244.3732 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.75 | 5.477% | $148.4589 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.93 | 4.566% | $160.9584 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,309.99 | $1,400.6752 | $1,400.67 | $1,400.65 | $1,400.70 | |