| 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 | $231.83 | 8.553% | $251.6584 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.62 | 8.764% | $71.3709 | $71.37 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.48 | 8.492% | $269.5809 | $269.58 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.79 | 10.842% | $233.6439 | $233.64 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.73 | 6.174% | $149.4187 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.38 | 7.188% | $118.3141 | $118.31 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.77 | 6.301% | $135.8208 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.60 | $1,229.8077 | $1,229.80 | $1,229.75 | $1,229.80 | |