| 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 | $202.77 | 7.445% | $217.8662 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.52 | 5.730% | $235.2704 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.68 | 6.659% | $82.8527 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.74 | 6.677% | $261.0813 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.53 | 13.483% | $141.3204 | $141.32 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.50 | 13.512% | $45.9724 | $45.97 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.62 | 13.843% | $202.2079 | $202.21 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.36 | $1,186.5713 | $1,186.57 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.70 | |