| 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 | $217.60 | 8.532% | $236.1656 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.40 | 8.456% | $130.581 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.50 | 6.557% | $214.7124 | $214.71 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.65 | 10.596% | $43.8513 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.87 | 10.732% | $91.7636 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.55 | 12.227% | $275.5734 | $275.57 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.37 | 12.279% | $259.7799 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.94 | $1,252.4272 | $1,252.42 | $1,252.40 | $1,252.60 | |