| 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 | $218.77 | 5.816% | $231.4937 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.56 | 8.115% | $75.2048 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.46 | 12.521% | $264.9419 | $264.94 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.40 | 3.787% | $172.7016 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.29 | 11.376% | $41.5321 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.71 | 12.869% | $243.4697 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.91 | 3.685% | $251.8612 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.10 | $1,281.2050 | $1,281.19 | $1,281.20 | $1,281.20 | |