| 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 | $217.94 | 6.249% | $231.5591 | $231.56 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.68 | 6.714% | $229.0936 | $229.09 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.50 | 11.367% | $153.1296 | $153.13 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.68 | 13.825% | $239.8065 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.38 | 3.734% | $185.0407 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.79 | 6.627% | $13.6376 | $13.64 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.66 | 3.256% | $218.5516 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.63 | $1,270.8187 | $1,270.82 | $1,270.85 | $1,270.80 | |