| 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 | $218.25 | 6.414% | $232.2486 | $232.25 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.94 | 6.279% | $248.6291 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.38 | 8.754% | $138.5308 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.52 | 8.592% | $28.7986 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.86 | 8.258% | $152.4922 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.95 | 6.428% | $217.0599 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.36 | 10.245% | $246.2432 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.26 | $1,264.0024 | $1,264.00 | $1,264.05 | $1,263.90 | |