| 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 | $217.81 | 8.369% | $236.0385 | $236.04 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.89 | 4.643% | $257.3067 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.59 | 8.768% | $222.5285 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.34 | 12.353% | $272.2763 | $272.28 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.79 | 9.377% | $169.3047 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.95 | 12.582% | $240.8692 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.40 | 6.364% | $196.1352 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,463.77 | $1,594.4591 | $1,594.47 | $1,594.50 | $1,594.40 | |