| 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 | $214.54 | 8.724% | $233.2565 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.61 | 5.235% | $81.6729 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.68 | 7.662% | $61.0228 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.37 | 9.471% | $239.0518 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.59 | 9.219% | $266.0466 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.61 | 10.199% | $14.9981 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.74 | 7.542% | $251.3687 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.14 | $1,147.4174 | $1,147.42 | $1,147.35 | $1,147.50 | |