| 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 | $216.90 | 6.530% | $231.0636 | $231.06 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.63 | 6.245% | $238.6581 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.55 | 12.160% | $247.3689 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.35 | 12.776% | $206.7748 | $206.77 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.89 | 8.758% | $103.2005 | $103.20 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.97 | 12.577% | $63.0093 | $63.01 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.85 | 9.166% | $187.6018 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.14 | $1,277.6770 | $1,277.67 | $1,277.60 | $1,277.80 | |