| 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 | $200.73 | 9.426% | $219.6508 | $219.65 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.82 | 13.184% | $270.306 | $270.31 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.62 | 13.465% | $102.822 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.58 | 7.655% | $260.0729 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.76 | 12.638% | $49.2904 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.27 | 7.296% | $248.1435 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.40 | 12.514% | $128.716 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.18 | $1,279.0016 | $1,279.00 | $1,278.95 | $1,279.00 | |