| 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 | $215.84 | 12.238% | $242.2545 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.99 | 11.687% | $234.5315 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.94 | 12.249% | $131.264 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.25 | 7.612% | $240.2438 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.36 | 12.255% | $227.1592 | $227.16 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.43 | 7.105% | $251.0863 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.74 | 13.499% | $172.2234 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.55 | $1,498.7627 | $1,498.75 | $1,498.75 | $1,498.80 | |