| 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 | $217.95 | 8.495% | $236.4649 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.59 | 9.133% | $270.2024 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.59 | 11.598% | $239.4781 | $239.48 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.34 | 6.664% | $88.8938 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.74 | 6.274% | $136.8171 | $136.82 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.95 | 4.715% | $167.4916 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.63 | 8.236% | $124.0709 | $124.07 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.79 | $1,263.4188 | $1,263.41 | $1,263.40 | $1,263.50 | |