| 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 | $213.98 | 11.350% | $238.2667 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.59 | 12.830% | $230.8389 | $230.84 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.31 | 8.265% | $147.576 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.91 | 8.533% | $197.4324 | $197.43 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.34 | 7.163% | $18.5821 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.55 | 13.825% | $148.5985 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.61 | 6.182% | $231.0627 | $231.06 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.29 | $1,212.3573 | $1,212.36 | $1,212.40 | $1,212.40 | |