| 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 | $203.38 | 8.115% | $219.8843 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.74 | 8.347% | $269.5023 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.92 | 7.193% | $234.6669 | $234.67 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.41 | 5.856% | $158.1594 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.30 | 6.649% | $217.8839 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.91 | 3.234% | $256.9597 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.54 | 5.725% | $74.5784 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,344.20 | $1,431.6349 | $1,431.63 | $1,431.65 | $1,431.80 | |