| 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 | $220.82 | 7.178% | $236.6705 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.74 | 13.398% | $279.7982 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.72 | 12.772% | $183.5026 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.67 | 6.235% | $238.6782 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.79 | 3.540% | $188.2254 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.40 | 7.863% | $56.5202 | $56.52 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.70 | 9.325% | $40.1223 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.84 | $1,223.5174 | $1,223.52 | $1,223.50 | $1,223.50 | |