| 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 | $208.25 | 3.804% | $216.1718 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.74 | 4.663% | $184.9814 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.72 | 8.844% | $153.1653 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.62 | 6.654% | $146.7772 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.71 | 13.132% | $280.2393 | $280.24 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.50 | 8.826% | $232.3435 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.67 | 8.472% | $235.0263 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,341.21 | $1,448.7048 | $1,448.71 | $1,448.75 | $1,448.70 | |