| 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 | $214.43 | 7.180% | $229.8261 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.37 | 10.378% | $189.1548 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.73 | 9.455% | $78.5121 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.64 | 7.515% | $244.7471 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.80 | 6.465% | $170.1311 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.33 | 8.139% | $148.5073 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.36 | 3.290% | $216.2479 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.66 | $1,277.1264 | $1,277.13 | $1,277.15 | $1,277.00 | |