| 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 | $218.30 | 8.320% | $236.4626 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.92 | 8.603% | $54.2146 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.89 | 9.825% | $112.9989 | $113.00 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.50 | 10.215% | $266.1692 | $266.17 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.39 | 7.150% | $164.3574 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.64 | 5.326% | $196.5804 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.34 | 12.718% | $221.3105 | $221.31 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.98 | $1,252.0936 | $1,252.09 | $1,252.05 | $1,252.20 | |