| 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 | $210.48 | 8.608% | $228.5981 | $228.60 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.89 | 8.245% | $169.8256 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.88 | 11.560% | $270.9569 | $270.96 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.25 | 12.347% | $253.0616 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.45 | 12.373% | $130.8584 | $130.86 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.97 | 10.791% | $184.9877 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.27 | 13.799% | $148.246 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.19 | $1,386.5343 | $1,386.55 | $1,386.55 | $1,386.60 | |