| 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 | $238.35 | 8.612% | $258.8767 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.84 | 8.822% | $251.2047 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.54 | 13.129% | $170.3044 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.30 | 3.726% | $197.3906 | $197.39 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.48 | 10.349% | $222.3312 | $222.33 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.59 | 10.366% | $9.4804 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.38 | 12.708% | $161.6007 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.48 | $1,271.1887 | $1,271.18 | $1,271.25 | $1,271.20 | |