| 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 | $212.39 | 8.658% | $230.7787 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.83 | 13.785% | $76.0425 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.87 | 10.497% | $239.6348 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.67 | 12.667% | $43.5683 | $43.57 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.90 | 13.611% | $253.2389 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.83 | 13.305% | $266.0741 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.34 | 11.149% | $222.6759 | $222.68 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.83 | $1,332.0132 | $1,332.01 | $1,332.05 | $1,332.00 | |