| 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 | $217.64 | 7.718% | $234.4375 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.60 | 11.308% | $75.2442 | $75.24 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.51 | 9.273% | $21.3192 | $21.32 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.77 | 10.228% | $35.0194 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.76 | 11.363% | $255.8676 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.58 | 12.344% | $281.5116 | $281.51 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.57 | 4.475% | $230.4405 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.43 | $1,133.8400 | $1,133.84 | $1,133.80 | $1,133.70 | |