| 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 | $220.63 | 7.118% | $236.3344 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.54 | 12.639% | $279.953 | $279.95 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.79 | 5.251% | $246.0663 | $246.07 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.28 | 5.807% | $234.1297 | $234.13 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.96 | 9.255% | $240.3173 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.39 | 10.600% | $174.0733 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.53 | 4.699% | $199.483 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,492.12 | $1,610.3570 | $1,610.35 | $1,610.35 | $1,610.40 | |