| 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 | $217.29 | 6.140% | $230.6316 | $230.63 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.61 | 7.394% | $171.4116 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.52 | 6.133% | $80.1516 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.58 | 10.134% | $111.8741 | $111.87 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.99 | 8.689% | $253.2345 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.34 | 8.352% | $220.323 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.89 | 11.523% | $248.5736 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.22 | $1,316.2000 | $1,316.18 | $1,316.15 | $1,316.20 | |