| 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 | $221.64 | 5.565% | $233.9743 | $233.97 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.81 | 10.311% | $81.4205 | $81.42 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.74 | 6.472% | $169.0137 | $169.01 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.57 | 7.604% | $84.5445 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.26 | 6.300% | $244.7664 | $244.77 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.42 | 7.144% | $132.2371 | $132.24 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.38 | 8.801% | $271.3279 | $271.33 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.82 | $1,217.2844 | $1,217.28 | $1,217.25 | $1,217.20 | |