| 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 | $220.25 | 8.305% | $238.5418 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.93 | 7.710% | $88.2468 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.43 | 8.691% | $192.8504 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.68 | 12.511% | $77.2726 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.86 | 11.478% | $249.5547 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.86 | 3.606% | $66.1628 | $66.16 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.33 | 10.713% | $228.4341 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.34 | $1,141.0632 | $1,141.05 | $1,141.05 | $1,141.10 | |