| 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 | $200.38 | 8.734% | $217.8812 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.90 | 13.861% | $260.6278 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.40 | 4.212% | $220.3042 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.77 | 8.445% | $240.4985 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.62 | 8.558% | $238.4151 | $238.42 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.25 | 12.134% | $189.7868 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.27 | 11.493% | $79.4611 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,322.59 | $1,446.9747 | $1,446.98 | $1,447.00 | $1,447.00 | |