| 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 | $247.87 | 8.185% | $268.1582 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.62 | 8.767% | $187.7536 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.27 | 10.405% | $164.8015 | $164.80 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.80 | 10.808% | $188.152 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.95 | 13.313% | $132.5196 | $132.52 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.47 | 6.164% | $235.1214 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.27 | 5.796% | $240.4426 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.25 | $1,416.9489 | $1,416.94 | $1,416.90 | $1,417.00 | |