| 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 | $228.28 | 3.488% | $236.2424 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.75 | 9.845% | $19.4975 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.33 | 9.714% | $266.9671 | $266.97 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.72 | 8.452% | $226.361 | $226.36 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.68 | 12.529% | $179.6863 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.61 | 8.465% | $72.2485 | $72.25 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.93 | 8.448% | $252.6079 | $252.61 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.30 | $1,253.6107 | $1,253.62 | $1,253.60 | $1,253.60 | |