| 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 | $218.40 | 8.183% | $236.2717 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.99 | 3.727% | $249.9717 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.89 | 9.786% | $119.546 | $119.55 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.95 | 4.476% | $61.5886 | $61.59 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.69 | 12.125% | $166.7187 | $166.72 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.69 | 12.253% | $96.1896 | $96.19 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.83 | 9.482% | $158.5628 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.44 | $1,088.8491 | $1,088.85 | $1,088.80 | $1,088.90 | |