| 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 | $242.65 | 6.260% | $257.8399 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.33 | 11.530% | $213.3903 | $213.39 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.48 | 4.376% | $22.42 | $22.42 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.49 | 8.536% | $156.8237 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.37 | 11.398% | $241.0319 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.67 | 12.790% | $216.1846 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.84 | 8.156% | $80.944 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.83 | $1,188.6344 | $1,188.62 | $1,188.65 | $1,188.50 | |