| 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 | $218.77 | 9.457% | $239.4591 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.72 | 6.797% | $218.6348 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.51 | 5.243% | $200.4984 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.32 | 12.485% | $200.5833 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.42 | 3.235% | $97.4745 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.93 | 8.539% | $126.9147 | $126.91 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.88 | 10.566% | $163.505 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.55 | $1,247.0698 | $1,247.06 | $1,247.05 | $1,247.10 | |