| 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 | $217.84 | 13.547% | $247.3508 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.40 | 5.536% | $196.7191 | $196.72 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.85 | 8.390% | $39.9417 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.63 | 3.385% | $100.9348 | $100.93 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.66 | 10.582% | $267.2325 | $267.23 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.88 | 10.225% | $157.4895 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.62 | 12.269% | $227.4794 | $227.48 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.88 | $1,237.1478 | $1,237.14 | $1,237.20 | $1,237.10 | |