| 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 | $250.82 | 8.731% | $272.7191 | $272.72 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.59 | 8.855% | $260.8057 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.57 | 7.866% | $117.1101 | $117.11 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.56 | 12.837% | $262.4137 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.29 | 9.449% | $174.3413 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.67 | 13.745% | $279.4373 | $279.44 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.68 | 8.868% | $251.1367 | $251.14 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,467.18 | $1,617.9639 | $1,617.97 | $1,617.95 | $1,617.80 | |