| 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 | $135.89 | 8.467% | $147.3958 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.45 | 9.456% | $263.187 | $263.19 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.34 | 8.870% | $268.1904 | $268.19 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.50 | 10.437% | $215.9043 | $215.90 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.58 | 5.223% | $211.0563 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.65 | 11.232% | $55.2267 | $55.23 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.93 | 13.852% | $267.4725 | $267.47 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,303.34 | $1,428.4330 | $1,428.44 | $1,428.45 | $1,428.50 | |