| 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 | $212.88 | 4.498% | $222.4553 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.77 | 8.621% | $171.3714 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.70 | 3.232% | $238.1562 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.28 | 9.437% | $218.0861 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.76 | 3.496% | $147.7509 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.75 | 13.166% | $72.1433 | $72.14 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.99 | 12.618% | $166.6634 | $166.66 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.13 | $1,236.6266 | $1,236.63 | $1,236.60 | $1,236.80 | |