| 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 | $218.33 | 9.732% | $239.5779 | $239.58 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.81 | 4.672% | $86.6789 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.87 | 4.638% | $234.2531 | $234.25 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.35 | 13.338% | $20.7975 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.71 | 13.343% | $198.0216 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.32 | 6.206% | $213.8139 | $213.81 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.98 | 8.775% | $252.3362 | $252.34 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.37 | $1,245.4791 | $1,245.48 | $1,245.50 | $1,245.50 | |