| 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 | $199.90 | 11.869% | $223.6261 | $223.63 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.50 | 6.629% | $257.509 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.81 | 9.570% | $263.8555 | $263.86 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.57 | 3.269% | $240.1727 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.53 | 5.383% | $176.5481 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.98 | 12.116% | $113.2147 | $113.21 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.38 | 9.721% | $143.0542 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,313.67 | $1,417.9803 | $1,417.98 | $1,417.95 | $1,418.00 | |