| 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 | $198.86 | 8.504% | $215.7711 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.64 | 8.573% | $166.8116 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.29 | 12.445% | $71.1664 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.70 | 6.507% | $140.2697 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.97 | 12.870% | $159.1128 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.42 | 9.737% | $269.3165 | $269.32 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.56 | 5.336% | $257.6097 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.44 | $1,280.0578 | $1,280.06 | $1,279.95 | $1,280.10 | |