| 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 | $237.72 | 9.111% | $259.3787 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.86 | 12.509% | $227.1107 | $227.11 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.51 | 12.276% | $262.1757 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.37 | 9.303% | $81.2886 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.71 | 6.347% | $234.7185 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.37 | 9.737% | $150.7457 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.71 | 8.756% | $203.0583 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.25 | $1,418.4762 | $1,418.49 | $1,418.50 | $1,418.50 | |