| 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 | $212.44 | 10.799% | $235.3814 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.39 | 10.342% | $179.1844 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.54 | 5.668% | $223.5301 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.95 | 8.264% | $207.8127 | $207.81 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.45 | 7.286% | $219.3462 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.84 | 7.437% | $143.7937 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.50 | 9.750% | $260.6563 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.11 | $1,469.7048 | $1,469.70 | $1,469.75 | $1,469.70 | |