| 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 | $218.47 | 6.417% | $232.4892 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.89 | 3.552% | $123.113 | $123.11 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.36 | 11.237% | $201.7394 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.44 | 11.654% | $270.694 | $270.69 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.81 | 8.129% | $7.3636 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.60 | 8.549% | $142.8505 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.47 | 8.102% | $258.8719 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.04 | $1,237.1216 | $1,237.11 | $1,237.10 | $1,237.20 | |