| 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 | $221.88 | 9.411% | $242.7611 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.36 | 8.712% | $173.2434 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.51 | 13.527% | $198.116 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.79 | 3.617% | $178.0036 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.89 | 11.114% | $253.2177 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.38 | 5.602% | $210.5493 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.43 | 7.156% | $214.7728 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,355.24 | $1,470.6639 | $1,470.66 | $1,470.60 | $1,470.60 | |