| 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 | $212.44 | 9.852% | $233.3696 | $233.37 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.35 | 3.186% | $71.5595 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.73 | 9.781% | $194.016 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.77 | 7.457% | $265.1716 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.98 | 6.498% | $264.0937 | $264.09 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.64 | 12.442% | $55.8162 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.69 | 9.137% | $234.3062 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.60 | $1,318.3328 | $1,318.34 | $1,318.25 | $1,318.40 | |