| 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 | $221.48 | 5.830% | $234.3923 | $234.39 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.90 | 3.256% | $185.7575 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.32 | 8.855% | $170.1621 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.93 | 6.424% | $211.7093 | $211.71 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.80 | 11.441% | $45.4679 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.56 | 6.124% | $168.2702 | $168.27 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.50 | 8.307% | $252.8968 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.49 | $1,268.6561 | $1,268.66 | $1,268.60 | $1,268.80 | |