| 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 | $243.55 | 6.271% | $258.823 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.86 | 5.715% | $174.2817 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.30 | 4.874% | $143.992 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.29 | 9.639% | $220.6923 | $220.69 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.66 | 10.820% | $241.2108 | $241.21 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.79 | 7.565% | $12.6819 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.90 | 9.470% | $268.092 | $268.09 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.35 | $1,319.7737 | $1,319.76 | $1,319.80 | $1,319.80 | |