| 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 | $214.53 | 7.856% | $231.3835 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.32 | 7.651% | $84.3123 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.42 | 13.259% | $267.7669 | $267.77 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.72 | 9.448% | $265.6522 | $265.65 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.50 | 6.856% | $183.258 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.76 | 11.485% | $151.352 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.84 | 4.582% | $165.0722 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.09 | $1,348.7971 | $1,348.79 | $1,348.75 | $1,349.00 | |