| 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 | $217.60 | 6.419% | $231.5677 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.80 | 7.592% | $16.9995 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.55 | 13.500% | $214.0043 | $214.00 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.80 | 3.803% | $144.0786 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.95 | 3.189% | $23.6819 | $23.68 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.82 | 12.566% | $24.5619 | $24.56 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.49 | 8.797% | $176.7842 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.01 | $831.6781 | $831.67 | $831.70 | $831.80 | |