| 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 | $201.39 | 9.512% | $220.5462 | $220.55 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.33 | 9.747% | $171.5675 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.25 | 11.723% | $191.3256 | $191.33 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.60 | 9.633% | $231.9834 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.89 | 5.340% | $147.3601 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.41 | 12.663% | $32.0076 | $32.01 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.95 | 13.402% | $276.6442 | $276.64 | $276.65 | $276.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.82 | $1,271.4346 | $1,271.44 | $1,271.45 | $1,271.40 | |