| 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 | $217.28 | 7.504% | $233.5847 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.33 | 6.651% | $146.4638 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.79 | 10.436% | $147.7523 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.89 | 12.542% | $170.94 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.25 | 11.566% | $241.2615 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.82 | 13.327% | $209.451 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.27 | 5.663% | $160.8931 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.63 | $1,310.3464 | $1,310.33 | $1,310.35 | $1,310.50 | |