| 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 | $217.27 | 7.227% | $232.9721 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.99 | 12.495% | $141.7325 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.82 | 3.805% | $96.3518 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.25 | 8.665% | $178.4823 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.77 | 13.156% | $20.1078 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.60 | 4.487% | $100.9344 | $100.93 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.40 | 7.706% | $187.8393 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.10 | $958.4202 | $958.41 | $958.45 | $958.40 | |