| 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 | $217.28 | 8.239% | $235.1817 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.94 | 3.144% | $140.214 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.59 | 7.646% | $217.0036 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.64 | 4.823% | $262.7284 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.97 | 3.297% | $66.0791 | $66.08 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.95 | 7.697% | $8.5619 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.61 | 10.364% | $42.6115 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.98 | $972.3802 | $972.37 | $972.40 | $972.40 | |