| 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 | $215.95 | 7.820% | $232.8373 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.44 | 8.461% | $220.6531 | $220.65 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.29 | 4.157% | $221.1149 | $221.11 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.45 | 3.226% | $176.981 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.54 | 8.695% | $106.0211 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.81 | 3.526% | $74.342 | $74.34 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.50 | 12.856% | $156.3056 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.98 | $1,188.2550 | $1,188.25 | $1,188.25 | $1,188.20 | |