| 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 | $236.89 | 8.233% | $256.3932 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.59 | 3.368% | $6.812 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.87 | 5.852% | $89.8366 | $89.84 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.28 | 10.558% | $224.7423 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.63 | 5.407% | $201.9914 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.58 | 8.425% | $227.2371 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.71 | 12.557% | $211.2807 | $211.28 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.55 | $1,218.2933 | $1,218.29 | $1,218.35 | $1,218.20 | |