| 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 | $217.76 | 8.622% | $236.5353 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.87 | 3.330% | $49.4641 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.50 | 10.630% | $135.5218 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.68 | 12.750% | $252.1992 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.55 | 6.352% | $233.4958 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.54 | 7.765% | $171.9283 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.97 | 9.510% | $259.5058 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.87 | $1,338.6503 | $1,338.66 | $1,338.65 | $1,338.60 | |