| 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 | $213.75 | 13.751% | $243.1428 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.41 | 5.349% | $238.5207 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.71 | 13.206% | $17.7847 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.60 | 12.559% | $18.6848 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.46 | 10.805% | $217.6875 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.77 | 13.106% | $279.1117 | $279.11 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.58 | 8.776% | $234.4993 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.28 | $1,249.4315 | $1,249.42 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.40 | |