| 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 | $196.67 | 8.757% | $213.8924 | $213.89 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.33 | 9.233% | $58.254 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.70 | 10.551% | $267.2018 | $267.20 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.61 | 11.193% | $247.5267 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.72 | 12.680% | $257.7217 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.80 | 8.772% | $189.0457 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.48 | 9.854% | $9.3156 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.31 | $1,242.9579 | $1,242.96 | $1,242.95 | $1,242.90 | |