| 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 | $217.44 | 7.349% | $233.4197 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.80 | 7.820% | $178.7656 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.96 | 13.835% | $166.1536 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.40 | 8.146% | $185.3622 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.92 | 8.568% | $213.7921 | $213.79 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.41 | 4.499% | $217.7864 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.81 | 13.353% | $43.9923 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.74 | $1,239.2719 | $1,239.27 | $1,239.25 | $1,239.40 | |