| 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 | $241.37 | 9.554% | $264.4305 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.25 | 12.443% | $216.1717 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.67 | 10.592% | $244.0434 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.60 | 6.706% | $31.585 | $31.59 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.62 | 9.241% | $182.0174 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.99 | 7.118% | $236.7201 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.52 | 10.143% | $134.9472 | $134.95 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.02 | $1,309.9153 | $1,309.92 | $1,309.90 | $1,309.80 | |