| 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 | $243.42 | 8.308% | $263.6433 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.42 | 8.643% | $242.7302 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.83 | 13.693% | $128.2798 | $128.28 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.77 | 13.124% | $270.1062 | $270.11 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.89 | 5.838% | $171.3411 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.53 | 5.485% | $8.9979 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.93 | 12.428% | $252.8843 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.79 | $1,337.9828 | $1,337.98 | $1,338.05 | $1,337.90 | |