| 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 | $217.63 | 6.527% | $231.8347 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.55 | 7.424% | $156.3556 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.57 | 6.283% | $150.4648 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.76 | 13.190% | $161.59 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.80 | 13.326% | $209.4264 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.35 | 7.542% | $187.4995 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.25 | 11.758% | $209.2669 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.91 | $1,306.4379 | $1,306.44 | $1,306.45 | $1,306.50 | |