| 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 | $219.54 | 7.566% | $236.1504 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.30 | 7.295% | $227.7873 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.44 | 10.525% | $246.9571 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.87 | 13.370% | $67.8746 | $67.87 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.38 | 10.372% | $263.1048 | $263.10 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.81 | 8.627% | $57.3659 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.63 | 7.694% | $174.0658 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.97 | $1,273.3059 | $1,273.31 | $1,273.25 | $1,273.50 | |