| 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 | $161.28 | 7.399% | $173.2131 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.30 | 9.737% | $231.8743 | $231.87 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.58 | 9.564% | $242.7719 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.86 | 10.704% | $143.7602 | $143.76 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.28 | 3.523% | $32.382 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.40 | 7.540% | $246.6968 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.51 | 9.584% | $238.3562 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.21 | $1,309.0545 | $1,309.05 | $1,309.00 | $1,309.20 | |