| 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 | $221.96 | 9.146% | $242.2605 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.88 | 3.248% | $236.314 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.35 | 4.498% | $26.4902 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.56 | 4.130% | $219.2561 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.58 | 6.386% | $38.916 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.96 | 12.314% | $266.1393 | $266.14 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.25 | 3.840% | $133.1748 | $133.17 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.54 | $1,162.5509 | $1,162.55 | $1,162.50 | $1,162.60 | |