| 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 | $217.51 | 9.215% | $237.5535 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.60 | 5.783% | $220.6633 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.87 | 11.425% | $31.0541 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.38 | 12.583% | $67.9776 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.99 | 3.205% | $74.2973 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.28 | 12.858% | $236.1892 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.45 | 13.524% | $204.8541 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.08 | $1,072.5891 | $1,072.58 | $1,072.60 | $1,072.80 | |