| 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 | $217.37 | 7.306% | $233.2511 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.63 | 7.689% | $170.8271 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.80 | 13.472% | $21.3327 | $21.33 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.40 | 8.575% | $252.3283 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.25 | 12.739% | $61.1609 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.82 | 8.819% | $237.0295 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.32 | 5.217% | $258.1183 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.59 | $1,234.0479 | $1,234.05 | $1,234.10 | $1,234.00 | |