| 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 | $216.72 | 3.663% | $224.6585 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.68 | 12.797% | $51.5257 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.53 | 13.291% | $86.7016 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.59 | 7.742% | $243.0552 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.30 | 8.117% | $244.6688 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.44 | 3.819% | $237.1641 | $237.16 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.84 | 12.723% | $173.4131 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.10 | $1,261.1870 | $1,261.19 | $1,261.15 | $1,261.30 | |