| 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 | $217.50 | 8.773% | $236.5813 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.76 | 8.206% | $260.5168 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.39 | 11.235% | $60.5007 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.63 | 13.299% | $198.987 | $198.99 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.31 | 12.353% | $109.3307 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.88 | 11.357% | $83.3841 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.43 | 8.693% | $247.2005 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.90 | $1,196.5011 | $1,196.50 | $1,196.55 | $1,196.50 | |