| 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 | $202.81 | 7.128% | $217.2663 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.47 | 9.245% | $138.1622 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.42 | 13.505% | $232.0269 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.89 | 9.496% | $187.1177 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.52 | 11.827% | $258.9019 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.36 | 7.106% | $253.1557 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.69 | 8.248% | $87.3453 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.16 | $1,373.9760 | $1,373.99 | $1,373.95 | $1,374.00 | |