| 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 | $208.52 | 8.526% | $226.2984 | $226.30 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.67 | 7.621% | $262.2401 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.65 | 13.307% | $82.3175 | $82.32 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.95 | 6.754% | $40.5131 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.94 | 8.213% | $162.2546 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.32 | 5.321% | $163.5846 | $163.58 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.70 | 8.758% | $254.1674 | $254.17 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.75 | $1,191.3757 | $1,191.37 | $1,191.35 | $1,191.40 | |