| 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 | $214.70 | 8.430% | $232.7992 | $232.80 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.52 | 8.768% | $257.2581 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.80 | 5.637% | $216.3446 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.60 | 12.195% | $112.8682 | $112.87 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.88 | 11.267% | $156.7529 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.96 | 7.739% | $59.2134 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.43 | 13.114% | $226.7144 | $226.71 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.89 | $1,261.9508 | $1,261.94 | $1,261.90 | $1,262.00 | |