| 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 | $247.79 | 8.731% | $269.4245 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.45 | 4.232% | $190.1713 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.72 | 5.625% | $220.4605 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.61 | 6.188% | $189.6624 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.93 | 10.121% | $71.5016 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.65 | 4.343% | $76.8486 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.32 | 8.634% | $193.7161 | $193.72 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.47 | $1,211.7850 | $1,211.78 | $1,211.70 | $1,211.80 | |