| 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 | $217.72 | 8.153% | $235.4707 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.47 | 13.732% | $256.4315 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.83 | 8.767% | $272.8203 | $272.82 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.34 | 5.144% | $68.7011 | $68.70 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.84 | 9.763% | $269.8414 | $269.84 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.92 | 8.558% | $40.0796 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.56 | 13.280% | $282.7016 | $282.70 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.68 | $1,426.0462 | $1,426.04 | $1,426.05 | $1,426.00 | |