| 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 | $217.43 | 7.788% | $234.3634 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.93 | 12.547% | $83.206 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.97 | 8.868% | $183.9543 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.56 | 8.218% | $16.8387 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.84 | 13.442% | $232.3746 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.31 | 9.631% | $162.5937 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.76 | 10.341% | $260.1399 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.80 | $1,173.4706 | $1,173.46 | $1,173.45 | $1,173.50 | |