| 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 | $217.76 | 12.437% | $244.8428 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.57 | 7.637% | $252.4841 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.97 | 12.234% | $222.1896 | $222.19 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.41 | 8.605% | $231.7739 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.81 | 6.522% | $37.0803 | $37.08 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.63 | 13.819% | $205.5913 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.59 | 11.200% | $233.0641 | $233.06 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.74 | $1,427.0261 | $1,427.01 | $1,427.05 | $1,427.10 | |