| 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 | $193.50 | 7.375% | $207.7706 | $207.77 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.92 | 8.831% | $44.5336 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.85 | 10.821% | $148.3339 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.65 | 10.524% | $256.0288 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.59 | 4.537% | $223.2806 | $223.28 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.40 | 7.439% | $232.498 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.57 | 4.567% | $179.4056 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.48 | $1,291.8511 | $1,291.85 | $1,291.90 | $1,291.80 | |