| 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 | $200.94 | 3.700% | $208.3748 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.94 | 5.718% | $183.8859 | $183.89 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.32 | 8.703% | $160.1413 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.46 | 12.581% | $277.4671 | $277.47 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.26 | 10.772% | $198.5699 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.81 | 8.688% | $268.2529 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.57 | 11.108% | $116.1856 | $116.19 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.30 | $1,412.8775 | $1,412.88 | $1,412.85 | $1,413.00 | |