| 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 | $215.86 | 8.125% | $233.3986 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.48 | 7.803% | $252.7765 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.69 | 10.440% | $251.4608 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.77 | 4.650% | $180.8038 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.40 | 12.712% | $170.646 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.55 | 8.389% | $211.9547 | $211.95 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.64 | 12.139% | $168.9262 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,348.39 | $1,469.9666 | $1,469.97 | $1,470.00 | $1,470.00 | |