| 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 | $217.77 | 6.755% | $232.4804 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.47 | 13.354% | $133.1569 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.59 | 13.489% | $283.2572 | $283.26 | $283.25 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.83 | 8.392% | $237.1942 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.25 | 11.571% | $255.7765 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.45 | 8.212% | $172.544 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.33 | 5.768% | $200.2506 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,381.69 | $1,514.6598 | $1,514.66 | $1,514.70 | $1,514.80 | |