| 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 | $237.45 | 8.830% | $258.4168 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.84 | 9.441% | $191.3466 | $191.35 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.66 | 11.267% | $277.7892 | $277.79 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.46 | 7.632% | $197.4617 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.40 | 8.710% | $268.9485 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.45 | 4.683% | $227.6332 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.90 | 3.323% | $149.715 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,455.16 | $1,571.3110 | $1,571.32 | $1,571.30 | $1,571.20 | |