| 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 | $244.74 | 9.685% | $268.4431 | $268.44 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.90 | 6.330% | $237.0096 | $237.01 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.34 | 3.480% | $212.4858 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.65 | 6.650% | $232.1237 | $232.12 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.56 | 6.525% | $213.6465 | $213.65 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.64 | 3.376% | $107.1389 | $107.14 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.60 | 10.321% | $158.421 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,338.43 | $1,429.2686 | $1,429.27 | $1,429.25 | $1,429.10 | |