| 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 | $240.99 | 7.140% | $258.1967 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.41 | 4.268% | $208.9635 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.50 | 5.268% | $171.0605 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.80 | 8.820% | $255.5094 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.97 | 10.632% | $159.2769 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.94 | 11.454% | $207.2376 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.34 | 9.180% | $232.9246 | $232.92 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,381.95 | $1,493.1692 | $1,493.17 | $1,493.15 | $1,493.20 | |