| 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 | $220.35 | 6.297% | $234.2254 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.37 | 11.543% | $210.1135 | $210.11 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.25 | 9.326% | $154.423 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.35 | 6.719% | $238.3569 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.82 | 8.486% | $223.2859 | $223.29 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.59 | 7.714% | $197.7521 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.39 | 9.832% | $259.6319 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,399.12 | $1,517.7887 | $1,517.79 | $1,517.80 | $1,517.80 | |