| 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 | $211.93 | 11.533% | $236.3719 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.43 | 6.190% | $257.4364 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.39 | 7.581% | $183.3073 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.82 | 9.474% | $246.1194 | $246.12 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.84 | 8.155% | $155.5702 | $155.57 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.95 | 7.423% | $88.0331 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.82 | 9.540% | $224.3598 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.18 | $1,391.1981 | $1,391.20 | $1,391.15 | $1,391.20 | |