| 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 | $217.27 | 7.715% | $234.0324 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.40 | 6.357% | $238.6651 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.92 | 13.186% | $191.1938 | $191.19 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.99 | 9.627% | $142.5041 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.49 | 11.641% | $97.6747 | $97.67 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.96 | 6.771% | $208.1607 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.51 | 12.539% | $66.972 | $66.97 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.54 | $1,179.2028 | $1,179.19 | $1,179.15 | $1,179.30 | |