| 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 | $217.80 | 8.368% | $236.0255 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.87 | 6.431% | $254.2317 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.41 | 9.806% | $265.0827 | $265.08 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.77 | 10.824% | $57.3736 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.92 | 10.313% | $163.175 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.40 | 7.608% | $125.2557 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.43 | 13.791% | $196.2098 | $196.21 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.60 | $1,297.3540 | $1,297.36 | $1,297.40 | $1,297.40 | |