| 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 | $245.75 | 9.185% | $268.3221 | $268.32 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.37 | 5.313% | $226.8126 | $226.81 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.73 | 9.674% | $253.0508 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.33 | 10.200% | $200.9277 | $200.93 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.35 | 12.441% | $229.7732 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.42 | 3.172% | $202.6504 | $202.65 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.92 | 4.435% | $28.1139 | $28.11 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.87 | $1,409.6507 | $1,409.64 | $1,409.60 | $1,409.70 | |