| 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 | $218.43 | 7.525% | $234.8669 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.25 | 8.172% | $29.4769 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.82 | 7.519% | $138.506 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.73 | 11.860% | $275.9922 | $275.99 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.67 | 3.532% | $152.8857 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.77 | 10.125% | $236.5155 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.76 | 4.529% | $148.1803 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.43 | $1,216.4235 | $1,216.44 | $1,216.45 | $1,216.50 | |