| 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 | $237.40 | 8.705% | $258.0657 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.92 | 6.627% | $216.3675 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.26 | 8.759% | $270.0051 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.60 | 9.617% | $211.1223 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.40 | 10.127% | $150.2132 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.66 | 6.818% | $97.9094 | $97.91 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.49 | 5.212% | $204.6268 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,303.73 | $1,408.3100 | $1,408.32 | $1,408.25 | $1,408.30 | |