| 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 | $209.70 | 8.239% | $226.9772 | $226.98 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.40 | 9.783% | $157.4288 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.84 | 7.606% | $65.4675 | $65.47 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.75 | 6.135% | $198.2071 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.77 | 8.505% | $139.7219 | $139.72 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.40 | 3.603% | $249.0616 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.65 | 10.584% | $241.7919 | $241.79 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.51 | $1,278.6560 | $1,278.66 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.70 | |