| 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 | $221.66 | 7.663% | $238.6458 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.28 | 4.422% | $178.854 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.73 | 10.799% | $256.7545 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.42 | 8.494% | $178.3858 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.70 | 4.646% | $21.6617 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.70 | 13.300% | $55.1771 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.69 | 11.632% | $277.6176 | $277.62 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.18 | $1,207.0965 | $1,207.10 | $1,207.10 | $1,207.20 | |