| 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 | $242.40 | 8.545% | $263.1131 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.33 | 8.573% | $215.3328 | $215.33 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.81 | 6.115% | $217.3341 | $217.33 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.94 | 12.536% | $195.7451 | $195.75 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.69 | 12.525% | $135.8064 | $135.81 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.26 | 11.201% | $160.4186 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.41 | 5.779% | $19.4739 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.84 | $1,207.2240 | $1,207.22 | $1,207.20 | $1,207.10 | |