| 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 | $214.52 | 10.207% | $236.4161 | $236.42 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.45 | 6.329% | $158.9087 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.77 | 3.863% | $124.3967 | $124.40 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.44 | 5.635% | $172.6498 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.57 | 12.420% | $273.8214 | $273.82 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.74 | 3.460% | $218.0316 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.92 | 3.103% | $182.4098 | $182.41 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.41 | $1,366.6341 | $1,366.64 | $1,366.60 | $1,366.50 | |