| 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 | $212.44 | 8.500% | $230.4974 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.59 | 3.282% | $177.2216 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.49 | 9.632% | $209.9343 | $209.93 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.69 | 5.232% | $191.196 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.72 | 5.531% | $174.886 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.74 | 11.335% | $153.3528 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.33 | 13.799% | $206.3517 | $206.35 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.00 | $1,343.4398 | $1,343.44 | $1,343.45 | $1,343.50 | |