| 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 | $200.38 | 8.443% | $217.2981 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.85 | 3.724% | $173.0635 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.71 | 8.754% | $235.6808 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.30 | 8.767% | $159.1261 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.80 | 10.122% | $268.4774 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.89 | 3.341% | $13.3207 | $13.32 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.98 | 6.791% | $150.554 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.91 | $1,217.5206 | $1,217.52 | $1,217.55 | $1,217.60 | |