| 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 | $216.41 | 7.738% | $233.1558 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.33 | 12.180% | $158.544 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.51 | 10.853% | $268.8296 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.88 | 8.521% | $158.3104 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.99 | 5.152% | $36.7927 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.29 | 4.749% | $205.6118 | $205.61 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.99 | 11.645% | $246.7243 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.40 | $1,307.9686 | $1,307.96 | $1,307.95 | $1,307.90 | |