| 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 | $176.44 | 8.473% | $191.3898 | $191.39 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.54 | 8.845% | $228.0738 | $228.07 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.84 | 9.615% | $44.7668 | $44.77 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.75 | 12.503% | $278.7262 | $278.73 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.58 | 9.138% | $153.4262 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.91 | 12.847% | $225.5924 | $225.59 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.57 | 7.540% | $197.4112 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.63 | $1,319.3864 | $1,319.39 | $1,319.40 | $1,319.40 | |