| 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 | $221.37 | 9.492% | $242.3824 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.55 | 7.457% | $29.6044 | $29.60 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.74 | 8.595% | $107.2267 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.88 | 12.567% | $262.146 | $262.15 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.40 | 11.592% | $87.4881 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.40 | 11.591% | $206.8897 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.54 | 12.388% | $246.7366 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.88 | $1,182.4739 | $1,182.48 | $1,182.55 | $1,182.40 | |