| 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 | $244.82 | 8.375% | $265.3237 | $265.32 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.30 | 4.532% | $166.5195 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.58 | 10.690% | $233.091 | $233.09 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.81 | 6.840% | $186.767 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.68 | 7.429% | $211.2914 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.42 | 6.662% | $197.7727 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.52 | 10.270% | $32.5517 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.13 | $1,293.3170 | $1,293.31 | $1,293.25 | $1,293.40 | |