| 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 | $249.60 | 8.856% | $271.7046 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.46 | 7.702% | $192.205 | $192.21 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.76 | 7.169% | $240.873 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.46 | 9.326% | $267.2583 | $267.26 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.82 | 9.427% | $206.6201 | $206.62 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.64 | 3.654% | $218.3368 | $218.34 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.42 | 7.143% | $167.5931 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,453.16 | $1,564.5909 | $1,564.59 | $1,564.55 | $1,564.60 | |