| 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 | $221.97 | 5.406% | $233.9697 | $233.97 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.74 | 9.370% | $193.3005 | $193.30 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.46 | 7.377% | $106.7972 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.59 | 12.499% | $148.0374 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.87 | 8.103% | $163.095 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.46 | 12.391% | $270.2554 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.68 | 12.459% | $241.427 | $241.43 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.77 | $1,356.8822 | $1,356.90 | $1,356.90 | $1,356.90 | |