| 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 | $217.46 | 8.427% | $235.7854 | $235.79 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.89 | 11.834% | $69.2141 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.70 | 8.287% | $151.2769 | $151.28 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.33 | 12.189% | $86.7558 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.75 | 10.191% | $72.4506 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.34 | 11.594% | $133.1763 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.87 | 11.471% | $268.5002 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.34 | $1,017.1593 | $1,017.17 | $1,017.20 | $1,017.30 | |