| 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 | $239.37 | 8.360% | $259.3813 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.26 | 12.402% | $20.5246 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.27 | 10.293% | $158.0168 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.27 | 5.453% | $189.0456 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.38 | 7.236% | $211.6624 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.38 | 12.848% | $250.9514 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.82 | 9.518% | $134.51 | $134.51 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.75 | $1,224.0921 | $1,224.09 | $1,224.05 | $1,224.10 | |