| 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 | $219.95 | 10.241% | $242.4751 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.59 | 9.366% | $246.7188 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.86 | 3.199% | $231.0213 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.67 | 8.698% | $44.2075 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.59 | 6.745% | $253.6154 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.31 | 12.247% | $8.2053 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.79 | 9.738% | $255.4591 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.76 | $1,281.7025 | $1,281.72 | $1,281.65 | $1,281.70 | |