| 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 | $226.80 | 7.755% | $244.3883 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.60 | 7.179% | $142.1194 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.30 | 9.713% | $213.1724 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.55 | 9.285% | $95.679 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.97 | 11.144% | $197.803 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.61 | 13.144% | $193.035 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.92 | 11.855% | $165.4559 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.75 | $1,251.6530 | $1,251.66 | $1,251.65 | $1,251.70 | |