| 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 | $243.30 | 8.219% | $263.2968 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.57 | 12.814% | $239.8087 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.48 | 6.542% | $253.0159 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.27 | 9.727% | $271.322 | $271.32 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.38 | 8.811% | $9.1184 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.69 | 3.561% | $204.7297 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.38 | 13.443% | $195.553 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,319.07 | $1,436.8445 | $1,436.85 | $1,436.80 | $1,436.80 | |