| 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 | $217.29 | 3.237% | $224.3237 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.45 | 7.338% | $161.49 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.57 | 12.604% | $269.7654 | $269.77 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.93 | 5.423% | $56.8546 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.30 | 8.330% | $158.4868 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.70 | 4.174% | $242.4129 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.46 | 9.635% | $249.3758 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,267.70 | $1,362.7092 | $1,362.71 | $1,362.70 | $1,362.80 | |