| 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 | $228.71 | 10.137% | $251.8943 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.90 | 8.320% | $95.2133 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.97 | 6.258% | $209.2964 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.30 | 8.535% | $241.2733 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.61 | 10.223% | $92.1575 | $92.16 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.41 | 3.770% | $183.0607 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.77 | 5.692% | $242.8485 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.67 | $1,315.7440 | $1,315.74 | $1,315.70 | $1,315.80 | |