| 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 | $215.84 | 7.550% | $232.1359 | $232.14 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.46 | 6.450% | $208.0672 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.58 | 6.574% | $61.3653 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.72 | 7.499% | $78.1733 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.41 | 13.664% | $177.7819 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.80 | 8.316% | $189.3364 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.27 | 13.756% | $70.8359 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.08 | $1,017.6959 | $1,017.71 | $1,017.70 | $1,017.70 | |