| 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 | $217.71 | 9.324% | $238.0093 | $238.01 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.90 | 5.709% | $172.2 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.65 | 6.262% | $185.5866 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.46 | 13.379% | $98.0275 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.27 | 12.493% | $217.4152 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.88 | 3.403% | $87.7685 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.64 | 5.445% | $56.5607 | $56.56 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.51 | $1,055.5678 | $1,055.58 | $1,055.55 | $1,055.60 | |