| 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 | $214.77 | 9.259% | $234.6556 | $234.66 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.33 | 8.413% | $234.5298 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.96 | 6.418% | $171.2904 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.67 | 5.420% | $120.8851 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.50 | 10.617% | $200.7699 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.59 | 6.572% | $216.9699 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.45 | 8.118% | $82.6562 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.27 | $1,261.7569 | $1,261.77 | $1,261.75 | $1,261.90 | |