| 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 | $191.96 | 8.491% | $208.2593 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.96 | 12.134% | $163.6708 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.45 | 6.118% | $150.1039 | $150.10 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.88 | 5.325% | $157.8611 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.76 | 13.595% | $253.0442 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.99 | 10.849% | $179.5643 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.78 | 11.419% | $268.2747 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.78 | $1,380.7783 | $1,380.76 | $1,380.70 | $1,380.90 | |