| 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 | $213.78 | 9.167% | $233.3772 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.72 | 12.862% | $25.6422 | $25.64 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.48 | 12.345% | $175.7975 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.36 | 3.204% | $223.2922 | $223.29 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.95 | 4.638% | $9.3651 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.62 | 7.281% | $69.325 | $69.33 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.84 | 10.776% | $173.7411 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.75 | $910.5403 | $910.55 | $910.60 | $910.50 | |