| 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 | $223.83 | 7.604% | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.58 | 6.861% | $197.244 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.30 | 4.785% | $197.3102 | $197.31 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.41 | 9.752% | $35.5706 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.84 | 10.595% | $178.9869 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.40 | 13.835% | $135.919 | $135.92 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.91 | 3.523% | $250.4325 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.27 | $1,236.3132 | $1,236.31 | $1,236.30 | $1,236.30 | |