| 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 | $214.98 | 8.312% | $232.8491 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.32 | 5.640% | $258.0996 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.87 | 6.327% | $161.4788 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.50 | 12.296% | $16.2829 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.37 | 10.521% | $146.2966 | $146.30 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.70 | 8.131% | $158.6282 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.49 | 6.308% | $60.0534 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.23 | $1,033.6886 | $1,033.69 | $1,033.75 | $1,033.70 | |