| 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 | $205.64 | 13.807% | $234.0327 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.32 | 13.642% | $240.1483 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.73 | 6.696% | $170.4255 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.55 | 8.838% | $39.7803 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.46 | 6.450% | $54.7792 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.37 | 9.705% | $172.6428 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.94 | 8.777% | $260.9995 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.01 | $1,172.8083 | $1,172.81 | $1,172.90 | $1,172.70 | |