| 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 | $218.41 | 6.847% | $233.3645 | $233.36 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.47 | 8.234% | $179.0948 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.97 | 11.588% | $186.3185 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.60 | 12.733% | $182.1765 | $182.18 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.80 | 10.323% | $236.9738 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.86 | 3.813% | $26.846 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.71 | 10.444% | $23.9774 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.82 | $1,068.7515 | $1,068.75 | $1,068.75 | $1,068.80 | |