| 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 | $218.51 | 6.803% | $233.3752 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.40 | 11.341% | $166.3435 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.89 | 10.772% | $87.388 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.66 | 8.489% | $178.638 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.25 | 5.769% | $23.5336 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.50 | 6.535% | $58.0616 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.36 | 12.785% | $19.5795 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.57 | $766.9194 | $766.92 | $767.00 | $766.90 | |