| 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 | $211.79 | 9.209% | $231.2937 | $231.29 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.64 | 5.155% | $173.1272 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.32 | 12.353% | $121.7008 | $121.70 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.63 | 11.673% | $135.8279 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.51 | 6.787% | $250.4262 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.73 | 12.805% | $158.7505 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.33 | 11.153% | $207.1114 | $207.11 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.95 | $1,278.2377 | $1,278.24 | $1,278.30 | $1,278.20 | |