| 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 | $217.50 | 6.755% | $232.1921 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.57 | 4.487% | $28.8071 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.98 | 8.542% | $79.214 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.84 | 7.254% | $219.6991 | $219.70 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.89 | 12.135% | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.29 | 4.352% | $137.0037 | $137.00 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.51 | 8.186% | $260.1981 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.58 | $1,134.1641 | $1,134.16 | $1,134.15 | $1,134.20 | |