| 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 | $212.70 | 7.868% | $229.4352 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.70 | 9.806% | $173.1641 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.69 | 6.701% | $18.8754 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.46 | 7.846% | $216.1881 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.75 | 5.748% | $263.0482 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.26 | 5.674% | $61.5657 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.37 | 5.287% | $79.3548 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.93 | $1,041.6315 | $1,041.64 | $1,041.65 | $1,041.70 | |