| 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 | $218.58 | 4.235% | $227.8369 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.73 | 7.627% | $136.3957 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.51 | 6.696% | $127.5124 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.96 | 10.132% | $240.0437 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.66 | 4.256% | $246.7322 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.36 | 5.479% | $11.9824 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.71 | 13.753% | $211.2507 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.51 | $1,201.7540 | $1,201.75 | $1,201.80 | $1,201.70 | |