| 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 | $222.63 | 6.588% | $237.2969 | $237.30 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.99 | 11.511% | $138.2625 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.98 | 9.312% | $256.8613 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.99 | 4.487% | $17.7523 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.26 | 6.411% | $243.9579 | $243.96 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.27 | 6.670% | $82.4239 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.41 | 11.343% | $260.9991 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.53 | $1,237.5539 | $1,237.55 | $1,237.50 | $1,237.70 | |