| 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 | $197.58 | 8.434% | $214.2439 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.48 | 8.290% | $86.0689 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.33 | 9.237% | $145.6457 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.72 | 12.622% | $187.7634 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.58 | 11.324% | $178.7641 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.35 | 7.633% | $261.9249 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.72 | 10.776% | $195.7633 | $195.76 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.76 | $1,270.1742 | $1,270.16 | $1,270.10 | $1,270.20 | |