| 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 | $217.25 | 8.739% | $236.2355 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.64 | 10.609% | $79.2403 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.76 | 8.721% | $183.4776 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.97 | 6.628% | $65.0111 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.43 | 11.427% | $219.9903 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.41 | 9.687% | $198.9832 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.95 | 9.800% | $186.6051 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.41 | $1,169.5431 | $1,169.55 | $1,169.60 | $1,169.50 | |