| 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 | $216.87 | 8.463% | $235.2237 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.60 | 8.659% | $241.8749 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.66 | 8.637% | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.43 | 4.494% | $68.3704 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.26 | 11.196% | $42.5436 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.35 | 12.846% | $196.747 | $196.75 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.61 | 6.297% | $233.4388 | $233.44 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.78 | $1,215.5484 | $1,215.54 | $1,215.50 | $1,215.50 | |