| 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 | $158.32 | 9.120% | $172.7588 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.81 | 7.473% | $231.9375 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.36 | 11.836% | $74.2144 | $74.21 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.86 | 12.764% | $249.0506 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.48 | 13.501% | $240.0319 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.73 | 12.679% | $240.8288 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.71 | 7.281% | $208.8868 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.27 | $1,417.7088 | $1,417.71 | $1,417.75 | $1,417.70 | |