| 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 | $218.54 | 7.250% | $234.3842 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.27 | 13.160% | $214.1779 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.37 | 9.704% | $234.0754 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.65 | 12.604% | $37.8912 | $37.89 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.99 | 8.662% | $20.6349 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.99 | 13.247% | $168.7267 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.95 | 5.339% | $92.6457 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.76 | $1,002.5360 | $1,002.54 | $1,002.65 | $1,002.50 | |