| 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 | $217.37 | 6.648% | $231.8208 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.88 | 8.720% | $147.7287 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.33 | 11.107% | $147.0279 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.30 | 12.549% | $19.471 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.87 | 8.127% | $140.4245 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.95 | 11.480% | $73.5211 | $73.52 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.55 | 10.273% | $247.618 | $247.62 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.25 | $1,007.6120 | $1,007.61 | $1,007.55 | $1,007.50 | |