| 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 | $217.52 | 9.494% | $238.1713 | $238.17 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.68 | 11.478% | $174.6637 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.41 | 13.548% | $32.259 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.39 | 8.338% | $216.0151 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.43 | 12.285% | $88.0651 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.88 | 12.768% | $58.504 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.64 | 10.813% | $171.3612 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.95 | $979.0394 | $979.04 | $978.95 | $979.20 | |