| 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 | $214.82 | 9.579% | $235.3976 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.60 | 4.433% | $241.8668 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.51 | 7.830% | $198.9571 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.97 | 11.540% | $54.6211 | $54.62 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.42 | 9.726% | $239.6635 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.47 | 12.539% | $126.5726 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.75 | 8.146% | $157.6228 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.54 | $1,254.7015 | $1,254.70 | $1,254.60 | $1,254.80 | |