| 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 | $223.99 | 8.198% | $242.3527 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.85 | 12.363% | $166.1287 | $166.13 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.47 | 12.297% | $185.8178 | $185.82 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.56 | 5.254% | $79.5299 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.94 | 8.508% | $226.7166 | $226.72 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.87 | 4.260% | $144.7859 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.92 | 8.598% | $184.5297 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.60 | $1,229.8613 | $1,229.87 | $1,229.90 | $1,229.80 | |