| 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 | $217.40 | 6.625% | $231.8028 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.43 | 12.646% | $237.041 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.71 | 12.265% | $147.8642 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.41 | 13.679% | $160.7535 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.37 | 7.325% | $100.2094 | $100.21 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.68 | 5.721% | $206.8749 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.29 | 7.472% | $200.2096 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.29 | $1,284.7554 | $1,284.74 | $1,284.70 | $1,284.80 | |