| 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 | $197.60 | 8.509% | $214.4138 | $214.41 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.70 | 12.820% | $270.4295 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.70 | 6.222% | $228.0586 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.50 | 7.233% | $237.5211 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.36 | 10.523% | $158.4458 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.48 | 13.676% | $281.3254 | $281.33 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.95 | 3.709% | $237.4418 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,493.29 | $1,627.6360 | $1,627.64 | $1,627.65 | $1,627.50 | |