| 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 | $242.35 | 8.790% | $263.6526 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.76 | 6.750% | $207.9063 | $207.91 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.47 | 13.340% | $78.7373 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.66 | 13.857% | $148.7656 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.38 | 9.375% | $216.9781 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.39 | 13.601% | $36.7954 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.35 | 9.735% | $190.2256 | $190.23 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.36 | $1,143.0609 | $1,143.08 | $1,143.10 | $1,143.10 | |