| 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 | $247.86 | 8.705% | $269.4362 | $269.44 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.52 | 5.711% | $204.5719 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.81 | 8.792% | $140.135 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.34 | 9.385% | $258.5205 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.78 | 13.628% | $232.6874 | $232.69 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.88 | 13.238% | $226.3401 | $226.34 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.80 | 7.183% | $208.7925 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,405.99 | $1,540.4836 | $1,540.49 | $1,540.50 | $1,540.40 | |