| 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 | $214.70 | 8.231% | $232.372 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.81 | 8.431% | $198.2227 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.43 | 11.248% | $129.526 | $129.53 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.85 | 11.250% | $71.0331 | $71.03 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.90 | 3.310% | $63.9489 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.94 | 10.272% | $207.2452 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.99 | 13.764% | $269.6093 | $269.61 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.62 | $1,171.9572 | $1,171.96 | $1,171.95 | $1,171.80 | |