| 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 | $238.31 | 7.506% | $256.1975 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.49 | 5.832% | $214.2992 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.77 | 9.727% | $151.1709 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.87 | 10.816% | $94.0495 | $94.05 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.69 | 13.314% | $128.8267 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.81 | 8.648% | $237.7327 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.94 | 4.709% | $139.2001 | $139.20 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.88 | $1,221.4766 | $1,221.48 | $1,221.50 | $1,221.40 | |