| 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 | $218.55 | 8.148% | $236.3575 | $236.36 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.52 | 9.564% | $143.0029 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.74 | 13.564% | $206.3912 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.25 | 10.674% | $244.8662 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.53 | 9.512% | $19.1975 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.95 | 4.534% | $179.7462 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.89 | 5.530% | $143.4047 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.43 | $1,172.9662 | $1,172.97 | $1,172.95 | $1,173.00 | |