| 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 | $216.36 | 8.235% | $234.1772 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.76 | 9.304% | $203.0431 | $203.04 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.40 | 10.262% | $160.3209 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.75 | 13.104% | $162.587 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.40 | 3.847% | $212.2633 | $212.26 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.32 | 7.595% | $14.3317 | $14.33 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.39 | 7.476% | $74.5776 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.38 | $1,061.3008 | $1,061.30 | $1,061.35 | $1,061.30 | |