| 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 | $197.79 | 7.823% | $213.2631 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.89 | 6.446% | $224.484 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.76 | 3.764% | $173.0368 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.94 | 13.164% | $23.6965 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.53 | 11.438% | $36.2508 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.92 | 12.756% | $268.2691 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.63 | 12.321% | $191.6533 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.46 | $1,130.6536 | $1,130.65 | $1,130.65 | $1,130.80 | |