| 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 | $217.40 | 7.572% | $233.8615 | $233.86 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.59 | 7.453% | $257.4466 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.57 | 11.504% | $77.5733 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.72 | 12.640% | $150.6222 | $150.62 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.51 | 3.392% | $143.2083 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.84 | 8.548% | $26.9633 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.36 | 4.770% | $88.384 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.99 | $978.0592 | $978.05 | $978.00 | $978.10 | |