| 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 | 11.802% | $243.4153 | $243.42 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.52 | 7.761% | $250.5659 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.97 | 3.145% | $143.3406 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.56 | 8.628% | $128.7894 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.65 | 7.784% | $94.4727 | $94.47 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.74 | 5.440% | $219.0411 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.30 | 10.831% | $202.0449 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.46 | $1,281.6699 | $1,281.67 | $1,281.65 | $1,281.60 | |