| 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 | $217.26 | 7.233% | $232.9744 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.50 | 6.539% | $228.5262 | $228.53 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.34 | 9.781% | $267.1411 | $267.14 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.40 | 7.754% | $86.6342 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.68 | 12.736% | $72.9176 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.81 | 13.294% | $22.4435 | $22.44 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.96 | 7.734% | $257.4412 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.95 | $1,168.0782 | $1,168.07 | $1,168.10 | $1,167.90 | |