| 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 | $249.76 | 7.473% | $268.4246 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.59 | 12.653% | $179.7829 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.58 | 13.270% | $95.8038 | $95.80 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.70 | 10.359% | $170.7254 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.30 | 3.544% | $77.9686 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.35 | 13.454% | $160.3672 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.74 | 11.750% | $247.7945 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.02 | $1,200.8670 | $1,200.86 | $1,200.85 | $1,200.90 | |