| 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 | $240.51 | 9.503% | $263.3657 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.45 | 7.685% | $198.625 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.93 | 10.761% | $260.2108 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.75 | 9.773% | $136.9418 | $136.94 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.43 | 11.270% | $213.0042 | $213.00 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.40 | 6.242% | $260.7179 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.70 | 8.572% | $217.904 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,422.17 | $1,550.7694 | $1,550.77 | $1,550.75 | $1,550.70 | |