| 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 | $230.85 | 8.631% | $250.7747 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.32 | 10.851% | $158.8717 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.82 | 10.373% | $212.8212 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.34 | 9.239% | $225.4038 | $225.40 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.70 | 11.596% | $8.5929 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.81 | 6.699% | $187.5875 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.37 | 4.472% | $220.8225 | $220.82 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.21 | $1,264.8743 | $1,264.86 | $1,264.80 | $1,264.90 | |