| 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 | $202.77 | 13.274% | $229.6857 | $229.69 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.83 | 3.321% | $162.0383 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.55 | 6.699% | $213.9848 | $213.98 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.52 | 8.783% | $8.1805 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.78 | 12.528% | $268.6944 | $268.69 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.41 | 13.408% | $268.1079 | $268.11 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.89 | 11.504% | $147.0626 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.75 | $1,297.7542 | $1,297.75 | $1,297.80 | $1,297.80 | |