| 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 | $217.84 | 8.369% | $236.071 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.48 | 6.464% | $184.6937 | $184.69 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.79 | 10.364% | $173.0397 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.66 | 6.857% | $75.5052 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.51 | 10.465% | $213.7608 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.82 | 11.641% | $51.1539 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.71 | 8.409% | $251.1945 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.81 | $1,185.4188 | $1,185.41 | $1,185.40 | $1,185.50 | |