| 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 | $205.28 | 8.671% | $223.0798 | $223.08 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.65 | 8.858% | $270.6754 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.57 | 9.384% | $227.0484 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.77 | 9.242% | $158.1496 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.37 | 8.191% | $161.6049 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.45 | 8.356% | $224.7845 | $224.78 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.31 | 7.621% | $205.8897 | $205.89 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.40 | $1,471.2323 | $1,471.23 | $1,471.30 | $1,471.20 | |