| 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 | $213.70 | 6.822% | $228.2786 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.83 | 11.709% | $176.3103 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.92 | 13.464% | $279.0307 | $279.03 | $279.05 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.57 | 4.333% | $172.7441 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.52 | 7.680% | $70.5519 | $70.55 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.97 | 9.430% | $253.8448 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.39 | 10.380% | $81.0079 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.90 | $1,261.7683 | $1,261.76 | $1,261.80 | $1,261.70 | |