| 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 | $208.57 | 5.665% | $220.3855 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.82 | 9.339% | $10.7371 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.93 | 3.260% | $235.3605 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.67 | 11.586% | $279.7126 | $279.71 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.69 | 6.724% | $231.2602 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.29 | 5.295% | $132.9771 | $132.98 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.89 | 11.801% | $270.4354 | $270.44 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.86 | $1,380.8684 | $1,380.88 | $1,380.90 | $1,380.90 | |