| 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 | $156.87 | 10.813% | $173.8324 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.60 | 13.326% | $280.5952 | $280.60 | $280.60 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.28 | 5.606% | $209.3956 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.72 | 9.796% | $250.0275 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.44 | 3.451% | $251.8411 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.54 | 12.602% | $146.9907 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.98 | 5.644% | $81.3248 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.43 | $1,394.0073 | $1,394.01 | $1,394.05 | $1,393.90 | |