| 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 | $200.75 | 8.413% | $217.6391 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.37 | 4.813% | $173.3293 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.79 | 4.696% | $240.5809 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.49 | 6.687% | $36.7963 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.38 | 9.492% | $245.6781 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.36 | 13.339% | $170.4165 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.80 | 5.491% | $143.2568 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.94 | $1,227.6970 | $1,227.71 | $1,227.75 | $1,227.70 | |