| 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 | $170.88 | 7.520% | $183.7302 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.64 | 3.487% | $182.7994 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.80 | 13.483% | $216.5256 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.78 | 9.567% | $140.0047 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.98 | 11.526% | $226.3755 | $226.38 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.36 | 4.510% | $204.1707 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.96 | 6.834% | $230.7187 | $230.72 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.40 | $1,384.3248 | $1,384.33 | $1,384.35 | $1,384.30 | |