| 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 | $240.43 | 8.744% | $261.4532 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.54 | 8.808% | $202.9704 | $202.97 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.70 | 10.165% | $72.3784 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.68 | 8.568% | $271.0726 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.40 | 11.406% | $71.7455 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.79 | 11.296% | $223.4712 | $223.47 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.82 | 7.222% | $168.1455 | $168.15 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.36 | $1,271.2368 | $1,271.24 | $1,271.20 | $1,271.30 | |