| 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 | $220.62 | 8.228% | $238.7726 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.44 | 7.730% | $94.1991 | $94.20 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.62 | 8.802% | $241.127 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.43 | 4.561% | $73.6423 | $73.64 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.55 | 12.855% | $251.1588 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.78 | 8.456% | $173.291 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.29 | 11.805% | $208.2815 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.73 | $1,280.4723 | $1,280.47 | $1,280.50 | $1,280.50 | |