| 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 | $217.52 | 11.545% | $242.6327 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.50 | 12.532% | $6.1893 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.26 | 5.864% | $217.2964 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.30 | 7.682% | $83.2382 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.57 | 6.431% | $132.5811 | $132.58 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.96 | 12.387% | $171.9072 | $171.91 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.28 | 13.214% | $250.5199 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.39 | $1,104.3648 | $1,104.37 | $1,104.40 | $1,104.30 | |