| 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 | $217.80 | 6.688% | $232.3665 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.27 | 8.862% | $115.6876 | $115.69 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.39 | 7.438% | $266.8652 | $266.87 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.90 | 10.583% | $116.0016 | $116.00 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.62 | 12.130% | $136.3725 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.72 | 12.204% | $164.6257 | $164.63 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.53 | 4.780% | $241.5493 | $241.55 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.23 | $1,273.4684 | $1,273.48 | $1,273.45 | $1,273.50 | |