| 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 | $217.29 | 11.248% | $241.7308 | $241.73 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.44 | 5.742% | $236.2699 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.48 | 12.870% | $247.7271 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.76 | 6.554% | $170.2307 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.37 | 13.142% | $67.1724 | $67.17 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.37 | 8.353% | $132.5916 | $132.59 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.95 | 4.138% | $183.2308 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.66 | $1,278.9533 | $1,278.95 | $1,279.00 | $1,278.90 | |