| 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 | $220.89 | 9.692% | $242.2987 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.43 | 8.733% | $260.3394 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.27 | 7.828% | $68.2228 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.85 | 9.522% | $200.261 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.50 | 5.775% | $40.7234 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.84 | 6.261% | $195.3502 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.99 | 5.566% | $171.0064 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.77 | $1,178.2019 | $1,178.20 | $1,178.15 | $1,178.20 | |