| 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 | $217.47 | 8.533% | $236.0267 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.76 | 7.264% | $117.733 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.28 | 6.153% | $182.8804 | $182.88 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.77 | 7.165% | $98.3453 | $98.35 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.52 | 13.197% | $202.0793 | $202.08 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.71 | 4.681% | $261.3989 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.42 | 5.533% | $146.0788 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.93 | $1,244.5424 | $1,244.55 | $1,244.65 | $1,244.50 | |