| 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 | $242.38 | 8.850% | $263.8306 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.56 | 5.601% | $183.2811 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.58 | 6.249% | $147.2399 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.96 | 5.153% | $159.7905 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.69 | 9.161% | $239.8158 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.83 | 8.163% | $111.224 | $111.22 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.48 | 8.781% | $249.6306 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.48 | $1,354.8125 | $1,354.81 | $1,354.85 | $1,354.70 | |