| 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 | $218.94 | 3.858% | $227.3867 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.30 | 5.133% | $129.629 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.50 | 5.455% | $92.2731 | $92.27 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.36 | 10.662% | $261.5607 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.42 | 11.756% | $134.5766 | $134.58 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.32 | 10.718% | $186.3605 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.25 | 4.396% | $211.1409 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.09 | $1,242.9275 | $1,242.93 | $1,242.95 | $1,243.00 | |