| 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 | $212.63 | 9.230% | $232.2557 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.68 | 3.826% | $176.172 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.54 | 12.404% | $210.8025 | $210.80 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.80 | 9.583% | $213.4677 | $213.47 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.63 | 5.601% | $245.6596 | $245.66 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.31 | 5.156% | $234.8239 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.38 | 13.244% | $204.2695 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,400.97 | $1,517.4509 | $1,517.45 | $1,517.35 | $1,517.60 | |