| 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 | $215.93 | 9.404% | $236.2361 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.99 | 10.238% | $80.4627 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.83 | 11.689% | $253.3442 | $253.34 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.40 | 4.540% | $159.319 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.53 | 3.812% | $177.0306 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.84 | 13.614% | $282.7171 | $282.72 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.88 | 6.445% | $39.2569 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.40 | $1,228.3666 | $1,228.37 | $1,228.35 | $1,228.30 | |