| 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 | $214.35 | 8.578% | $232.7369 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.81 | 7.273% | $200.3967 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.46 | 5.587% | $99.7375 | $99.74 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.28 | 3.259% | $249.1433 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.99 | 8.666% | $41.2822 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.80 | 6.201% | $126.1668 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.60 | 11.107% | $191.7707 | $191.77 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.29 | $1,141.2341 | $1,141.24 | $1,141.25 | $1,141.20 | |