| 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 | $232.65 | 6.648% | $248.1166 | $248.12 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.68 | 11.428% | $242.5565 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.31 | 13.440% | $147.8237 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.86 | 10.375% | $81.523 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.78 | 8.362% | $211.0675 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.27 | 4.746% | $169.9713 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.75 | 6.810% | $70.2276 | $70.23 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.30 | $1,171.2862 | $1,171.29 | $1,171.20 | $1,171.30 | |