| 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 | $218.96 | 8.467% | $237.4993 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.77 | 7.305% | $227.2398 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.69 | 10.263% | $81.2528 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.76 | 6.722% | $167.2974 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.69 | 11.620% | $109.0416 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.31 | 4.712% | $176.2408 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.51 | 7.172% | $247.0422 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.69 | $1,245.6139 | $1,245.61 | $1,245.65 | $1,245.50 | |