| 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 | $235.97 | 13.342% | $267.4531 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.80 | 6.781% | $182.3819 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.35 | 9.578% | $193.2408 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.78 | 3.583% | $224.5472 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.61 | 7.474% | $239.2479 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.96 | 7.408% | $10.6978 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.36 | 7.579% | $183.2716 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.83 | $1,300.8403 | $1,300.84 | $1,300.85 | $1,300.80 | |