| 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 | $221.67 | 9.350% | $242.3961 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.31 | 9.549% | $169.0451 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.95 | 11.204% | $273.5062 | $273.51 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.72 | 6.848% | $30.6867 | $30.69 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.98 | 6.754% | $156.907 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.47 | 4.119% | $159.7914 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.77 | 5.686% | $196.3329 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.87 | $1,228.6654 | $1,228.68 | $1,228.70 | $1,228.60 | |