| 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 | $216.48 | 7.575% | $232.8784 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.86 | 9.792% | $172.2197 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.85 | 11.430% | $150.2634 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.45 | 6.292% | $237.5095 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.83 | 11.293% | $82.1676 | $82.17 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.56 | 5.760% | $180.3843 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.89 | 10.376% | $236.0832 | $236.08 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.92 | $1,291.5061 | $1,291.50 | $1,291.50 | $1,291.60 | |