| 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 | $218.77 | 7.159% | $234.4317 | $234.43 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.94 | 8.411% | $250.3644 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.44 | 13.114% | $162.2507 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.32 | 4.235% | $179.6178 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.38 | 8.242% | $226.6371 | $226.64 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.71 | 4.719% | $11.2154 | $11.22 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.61 | 6.369% | $256.9981 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.17 | $1,321.5152 | $1,321.52 | $1,321.50 | $1,321.50 | |