| 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 | $218.33 | 6.835% | $233.2529 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.56 | 10.741% | $242.0355 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.82 | 13.584% | $246.2728 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.92 | 13.644% | $19.2286 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.78 | 3.403% | $59.7463 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.95 | 12.356% | $259.4862 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.96 | 8.633% | $253.0714 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.32 | $1,313.0937 | $1,313.10 | $1,313.10 | $1,313.10 | |