| 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 | $203.47 | 6.767% | $217.2388 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.76 | 8.845% | $242.4631 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.67 | 4.744% | $83.4495 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.70 | 7.334% | $60.8584 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.36 | 5.752% | $260.5306 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.43 | 5.501% | $137.605 | $137.61 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.89 | 6.537% | $235.3296 | $235.33 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.28 | $1,237.4750 | $1,237.48 | $1,237.50 | $1,237.40 | |