| 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 | $215.70 | 8.237% | $233.4672 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.60 | 6.296% | $146.2633 | $146.26 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.50 | 12.413% | $228.7605 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.44 | 9.347% | $58.435 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.62 | 9.207% | $203.8021 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.36 | 8.398% | $29.6577 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.38 | 9.552% | $149.407 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.60 | $1,049.7928 | $1,049.80 | $1,049.75 | $1,049.90 | |