| 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 | $247.35 | 10.117% | $272.3744 | $272.37 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.98 | 6.777% | $264.7856 | $264.79 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.89 | 10.720% | $220.211 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.95 | 8.350% | $224.2303 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.59 | 12.805% | $163.1047 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.60 | 8.736% | $87.6412 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.63 | 7.645% | $201.9743 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.99 | $1,434.3215 | $1,434.31 | $1,434.30 | $1,434.30 | |