| 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 | $214.33 | 7.794% | $231.0349 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.62 | 3.445% | $232.3582 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.59 | 5.394% | $204.0322 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.47 | 7.780% | $10.2068 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.34 | 3.541% | $9.6707 | $9.67 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.56 | 9.362% | $235.7407 | $235.74 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.59 | 5.623% | $246.7248 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.50 | $1,169.7683 | $1,169.76 | $1,169.75 | $1,169.70 | |