| 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 | $247.75 | 8.111% | $267.845 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.37 | 8.168% | $210.2461 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.28 | 9.845% | $190.3394 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.25 | 8.171% | $185.2428 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.91 | 7.361% | $245.7601 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.99 | 9.739% | $152.5262 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.70 | 6.664% | $19.9462 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.25 | $1,271.9058 | $1,271.92 | $1,271.95 | $1,271.70 | |