| 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 | $243.83 | 8.256% | $263.9606 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.97 | 9.302% | $214.1991 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.72 | 6.301% | $40.0967 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.60 | 13.742% | $232.7161 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.72 | 9.239% | $212.7102 | $212.71 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.99 | 5.500% | $167.7345 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.27 | 5.452% | $210.1342 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.10 | $1,341.5514 | $1,341.55 | $1,341.55 | $1,341.50 | |