| 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 | $219.50 | 7.729% | $236.4652 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.88 | 3.141% | $80.3262 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.31 | 6.750% | $235.1809 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.59 | 5.314% | $24.8436 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.41 | 6.166% | $171.3625 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.38 | 10.440% | $261.0581 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.59 | 13.732% | $237.2336 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.66 | $1,246.4701 | $1,246.47 | $1,246.50 | $1,246.50 | |