| 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 | $238.37 | 13.425% | $270.3712 | $270.37 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.44 | 13.336% | $207.9036 | $207.90 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.39 | 6.614% | $167.7998 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.80 | 10.198% | $274.1726 | $274.17 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.86 | 9.298% | $218.443 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.98 | 8.187% | $10.7971 | $10.80 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.30 | 7.578% | $264.9646 | $264.96 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.14 | $1,414.4519 | $1,414.44 | $1,414.40 | $1,414.50 | |