| 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 | $217.50 | 5.835% | $230.1911 | $230.19 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.37 | 7.570% | $183.267 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.38 | 12.149% | $78.9305 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.64 | 9.510% | $46.6951 | $46.70 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.69 | 11.357% | $227.9366 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.33 | 8.545% | $64.3997 | $64.40 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.79 | 12.525% | $247.3187 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.70 | $1,078.7387 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.70 | |