| 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 | $218.42 | 9.684% | $239.5718 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.58 | 8.236% | $264.7236 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.98 | 6.625% | $37.2974 | $37.30 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.99 | 6.155% | $238.8381 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.54 | 5.787% | $122.2263 | $122.23 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.87 | 10.148% | $194.8188 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.47 | 9.603% | $163.8236 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.85 | $1,261.2996 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.25 | $1,261.20 | |