| 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 | $227.32 | 6.127% | $241.2479 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.52 | 7.545% | $248.9882 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.68 | 9.774% | $79.7837 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.95 | 9.777% | $100.94 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.96 | 8.541% | $159.5119 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.77 | 7.470% | $168.4807 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.82 | 13.599% | $214.4976 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.02 | $1,213.4500 | $1,213.45 | $1,213.50 | $1,213.40 | |