| 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 | $215.77 | 8.243% | $233.5559 | $233.56 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.82 | 6.318% | $251.7823 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.92 | 12.837% | $148.8546 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.84 | 8.270% | $271.5845 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.67 | 8.562% | $151.6285 | $151.63 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.74 | 12.560% | $111.1417 | $111.14 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.44 | 3.671% | $74.0626 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.20 | $1,242.6101 | $1,242.60 | $1,242.65 | $1,242.70 | |