| 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 | $225.60 | 3.440% | $233.3606 | $233.36 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.54 | 11.546% | $165.6904 | $165.69 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.51 | 7.316% | $253.8131 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.27 | 9.438% | $171.0188 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.77 | 11.853% | $112.7143 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.99 | 7.754% | $8.6095 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.75 | 3.153% | $206.0481 | $206.05 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.43 | $1,151.2548 | $1,151.25 | $1,151.20 | $1,151.20 | |