| 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 | $216.65 | 7.577% | $233.0656 | $233.07 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.38 | 3.634% | $170.3536 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.95 | 12.755% | $155.5455 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.87 | 9.147% | $46.7913 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.77 | 10.827% | $151.5781 | $151.58 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.27 | 10.227% | $271.456 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.74 | 9.112% | $118.6484 | $118.65 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.63 | $1,147.4385 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.45 | $1,147.50 | |