| 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 | $214.48 | 7.268% | $230.0684 | $230.07 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.37 | 8.639% | $189.4338 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.79 | 13.736% | $284.1012 | $284.10 | $284.10 | $284.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.63 | 12.593% | $68.2651 | $68.27 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.70 | 11.436% | $24.1816 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.33 | 7.745% | $158.7407 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.76 | 8.134% | $182.4869 | $182.49 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.06 | $1,137.2777 | $1,137.28 | $1,137.30 | $1,137.30 | |