| 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 | $216.75 | 8.120% | $234.3501 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.38 | 3.686% | $124.8172 | $124.82 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.63 | 12.197% | $96.0743 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.43 | 6.103% | $214.7843 | $214.78 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.44 | 8.809% | $230.0657 | $230.07 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.71 | 6.654% | $159.6717 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.48 | 5.249% | $169.9561 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.82 | $1,229.7194 | $1,229.72 | $1,229.65 | $1,229.90 | |