| 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 | $223.72 | 8.439% | $242.5997 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.85 | 10.182% | $45.0093 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.91 | 3.697% | $237.3728 | $237.37 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.79 | 12.459% | $237.0523 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.44 | 3.228% | $224.459 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.61 | 10.337% | $245.6212 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.95 | 4.404% | $19.7846 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.27 | $1,251.8989 | $1,251.89 | $1,251.85 | $1,252.00 | |